Heidi Hagel-Braid, chief executive officer at First Children’s Finance, joins us on today’s episode of Rural Health Today. Childcare deserts present a serious challenge to rural communities nationwide. Heidi’s insight… Read more »
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June 29, 2026: Leaders Speak Out Against RHTP Insufficiency, Job Losses from HR1 & a New Telehealth Program for Sexual Assault Survivors
Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode: Andrew Cass, “Senators warn RHTP may disadvantage independent rural… Read more »
... Read MoreKeeping Rural Hospital Doors Open Through Advocacy, Collaboration & Storytelling with Craig Thompson
Craig Thompson, chief executive officer at Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, joins us on today’s episode of Rural Health Today. Advocacy remains critical in maintaining local access to care for rural… Read more »
... Read MoreJune 22, 2026: CMS Proposal to Reduce SDPs, a Local Hospital Closure & an Arkansas Rural Health Hub
Rural Health Fractured: The Intersection Between Food Insecurity & Rural Health
Amanda Bank, program officer at the Center for Healthcare Strategies, joins us on today’s episode of Rural Health Today. Access to food is a key determinant of health in any… Read more »
... Read MoreJune 15, 2026: Upcoming Work Requirements, Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo & a Patient Prom in Seattle
How Healthcare Affordability Impacts Patient Outcomes with Dominick Pallone
Dominick Pallone, executive director at the Michigan Association of Health Plans, joins us on today’s episode of Rural Health Today. Health plans are an essential component to healthcare affordability and… Read more »
... Read MoreJune 8, 2026: Rural Outbreaks, Hospitals At Risk, and a New Dementia Research Program
Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode: Kate Wells, “Michigan Found a Way To Reduce School… Read more »
... Read MoreRural Health Fractured: Building Support for Addiction Recovery in Rural Areas
We are excited to have Joyce Feltrow, project director of the North Michigan Opioid Response Consortium, join us on today’s episode of Rural Health Today. Opioid use continues to be… Read more »
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