Rural issues
In honor of today鈥檚 National Rural Health Day, the AHA has posted a series of blogs showcasing rural hospitals鈥 and health systems鈥 achievements in preserving local access to care in their communities and outlining the association鈥檚 rural legislative priorities for Congress.
On National Rural Health Day, the AHA celebrates rural hospitals鈥 dedication to ensuring communities can access the care they need especially under the National Public Health Emergency for COVID-19. Rural hospitals are reaching beyond their four walls to keep their communities healthy, and the AHA鈥
In this AHA blog, Michelle Hood, AHA executive vice president and chief operating officer and president for the AHA鈥檚 Health Forum, honors the important role of local care close to home, and shares her experiences leading health care organizations serving some of America鈥檚 most rural communities.
In this AHA blog, AHA Executive Vice President Tom Nickels discusses the resources hospitals and health systems need and what additional relief Congress should deliver during the COVID-19 public health emergency and beyond.
In this AHA blog, AHA Executive Vice President Tom Nickels discusses the resources hospitals and health systems need and what additional relief Congress should deliver during the COVID-19 public health emergency and beyond.
As we celebrate National Rural Health Day on Nov. 19, it鈥檚 important to recognize the work rural hospitals are doing to improve access to maternal care for mothers living in rural communities, writes Priya Bathija, AHA鈥檚 vice president of strategic initiatives.
Brookings Health System established the state鈥檚 first free doula program for delivery and postpartum care, staffed by volunteers. The nine-year old program also receives high marks from patients and hospital staff.
As we celebrate National Rural Health Day on Nov. 19, it鈥檚 important to recognize the work rural hospitals are doing to improve access to maternal care for mothers living in rural communities, writes Priya Bathija, AHA鈥檚 vice president of strategic initiatives.
For the 20% of Americans who rely on rural hospitals for their care, the blue and white 鈥淗鈥 is among the most reassuring signs they鈥檒l ever see. It signals that expert care, help and healing is available and nearby. Even if that hospital is located dozens of miles away from the patient or family it鈥