As rural hospitals work to serve their patients locally, accessing state-of-the-art, cutting-edge or advanced imaging technologies can be a barrier, meaning patients either leave town for care or don’t get care at all. So, how do rural hospitals expand their offerings to give patients the care they need at home?
... Read MoreHillsdale Hospital Restricts Birthing Center Visitation Amid Rising RSV & Respiratory Illness Rates
Healthy grandparents and two support persons permitted for laboring mothers HILLSDALE, Mich.—Due to the increase in cases of highly-transmissible illnesses in our community, including RSV, influenza and COVID-19, Hillsdale Hospital… Read more »
... Read MoreHillsdale Hospital Receives Performance Leadership Award for Excellence in Outcomes from Chartis Center for Rural Health
Recognition Highlights Low Readmission & Mortality Rates for Common Conditions HILLSDALE, Mich.—Hillsdale Hospital today announced it has been recognized with a 2022 Performance Leadership Award for Excellence in Outcomes. Compiled… Read more »
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Detroit Free Press Names Hillsdale Hospital Michigan Top Workplace
Is Sole Organization Recognized from Hospitals & Health Systems Sector HILLSDALE, Mich.—Hillsdale Hospital has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2022 honor by The Detroit Free Press Top Workplaces and is… Read more »
... Read MoreU.S. News & World Report Names Hillsdale Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility Among Best in Michigan
Recognized as a Best Nursing Home for the ninth time HILLSDALE, Mich.—Hillsdale Hospital’s McGuire & MacRitchie Skilled Nursing Facility has been recognized as a 2022-2023 Best Nursing Home for short-term… Read more »
... Read MoreMini-Sode: National Rural Health Day & RHR’s Anniversary!
In celebration of National Rural Health Day and the two-year anniversary of Rural Health Rising, hosts JJ and Rachel discuss what “The Power of Rural” means to them.
... Read MoreEpisode 81: Reducing Transfers from Rural Hospitals
Rural hospitals often transfer patients for higher levels of care, both from the emergency room and their inpatient units. But sending them to another facility can be detrimental to the… Read more »
... Read MoreFirst Quarterly Extra Inch Awards
Episode 80: A Legislative Legacy: Standing Up and Standing Alone for Rural Hospitals
On today’s episode, hosts JJ and Rachel talk with Mike Shirkey, State Senate Majority Leader, about ensuring rural hospitals are heard at the state legislative level.
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