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 »
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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.
... Read MoreHillsdale Hospital Offers Advanced Body Composition Assessments
Scans assist in health condition management, fitness, nutrition HILLSDALE, Mich.— Hillsdale Hospital now offers Advanced Body Composition Assessments to help patients and providers better understand risk factors associated with certain… Read more »
... Read MoreHillsdale Hospital Leaders Appointed to Michigan Health & Hospital Association Groups
Hodshire, Lott & Robertson further serve Michigan’s healthcare community HILLSDALE, Mich.—Three members of Hillsdale Hospital’s team were recently appointed to serve on Michigan Health and Hospital Association (MHA) statewide councils… Read more »
... Read MoreEpisode 79: Life as a CRNA in a Rural Hospital
On today’s episode, hosts JJ and Rachel talk with John Gadwood, CRNA at Hillsdale Hospital, about managing an advanced practice provider group in rural America.
... Read MoreEpisode 78: Making Infusion Centers Possible in Rural America
On today’s episode, hosts JJ and Rachel talk with Jacob Dozier from Community Infusion Solutions about how partners can make specialty services possible for rural hospitals.
... Read MoreEpisode 77: Rural Health Policy & Advocacy
Rural hospitals and healthcare providers are constantly facing new challenges as the healthcare industry changes and as regulations shift.
... Read MoreEpisode 76: Legislative Update
While much of the funding for rural hospitals comes through the federal government, state legislatures also play a key role in funding, supporting and safeguarding their rural hospitals. So, how do rural hospitals ensure their needs are prioritized in the state budget and through state law?
... Read MoreChief Nursing Officer Meghan Campbell recognized in Crain’s Detroit Business 40 Under 40
FREE Flu Shots Offered October 10
Join us to get your FREE flu shot at the Hillsdale County Fairgrounds on October 10 between 9 am and 2 pm. No sign-up or RSVP required! Just drive-thru to… Read more »
... Read MoreEpisode 75; The De-Humanization of Medicine & How to Fix It
Rural hospitals are often praised for their personalized approach of neighbors caring for neighbors, but along with the rest of the healthcare industry, rural providers are not immune to the increasingly less human-centered care that we sometimes see today.
... Read MoreBivalent Boosters Now Available at Hillsdale Hospital
We now have Pfizer and Moderna Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccinations available for initial doses or booster doses. Booster doses may be administered at least four months after the individual’s last COVID-19… Read more »
... Read MoreHillsdale Hospital Welcomes New Neurosurgeon
Private practice doctor offers minimally-invasive procedures at Hillsdale Hospital HILLSDALE, Mich.—Neurosurgeon Dr. Timothy Spencer of Greater Michigan Spine & Neurosurgery in Battle Creek, Mich., is now offering minimally-invasive procedures at… Read more »
... Read MoreEpisode 74: How Regulations & Industry Trends Impact Rural Hospital Finances
Rural hospitals have faced significant financial strain to the point of closure for more than 140 hospitals since 2010. Additionally, we are seeing many others facing a high and/or immediate risk of closing in the near future.
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