Legislations that paint with a broad brush often leaves rural hospitals unsupported at best and disadvantaged at worst.
... Read MoreEpisode 54: Rural Health Policy & Advocacy Part 2
Hillsdale Hospital Returns to Full Visitation
Pre-Pandemic Visitor Policies Re-Instated NOTE: THIS POST WAS UPDATED MARCH 17, 2022 TO PROVIDE CLARITY REGARDING THE BEDIAKO BIRTHING CENTER VISITOR POLICY HILLSDALE, Mich.—Due to a sustained decrease in COVID-19… Read more »
... Read MoreEpisode 53: Rural Health Policy & Advocacy
This week we welcome a passionate advocate for rural health who continually brings awareness to the healthcare challenges, successes and opportunities facing rural America.
... Read MoreHillsdale Hospital Awarding Up to $10,000 to High School Seniors Pursuing Nursing Careers
Future of Nursing Academic Assistance Program Accepting Applications HILLSDALE, Mich.—Hillsdale Hospital today announced availability of applications for its Future of Nursing academic assistance program. High school seniors are eligible to… Read more »
... Read MoreEpisode 52: Healthcare Industry News & Trends
There is so much in healthcare that we as leaders need to understand and keep track of to do our jobs effectively. Whether it’s trends in technology, best practices, proposed legislation or anything else, we need to know what’s going on in our industry.
... Read MoreHillsdale Hospital Welcomes New Orthopedic Surgeon
Anderson joins Patel, Advanced Practice Providers at Hillsdale Orthopedics HILLSDALE, Mich.—Hillsdale Hospital announced today the introduction of Dr. John Anderson to its medical staff and the robust team of providers… Read more »
... Read MoreEpisode 51: Nursing Recruitment, Retention and Advancement
The COVID-19 pandemic just accelerated a trend we were already seeing before the pandemic—we knew nursing shortages were coming and then the pandemic brought that on much earlier than anticipated.
... Read MoreHillsdale Hospital Designated a 2022 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital
Recognition Measures Quality, Patient Perspective, Financial Efficiency & More HILLSDALE, Mich.—Hillsdale Hospital today announced it has been recognized as a 2022 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital. Compiled by The… Read more »
... Read MoreEpisode 50: Congressional Update
This week, we welcome back US Rep. Tim Walberg, representing Michigan’s seventh congressional district for an update from our nation’s capitol.
... Read MoreEpisode 49: State Government Update
This week, we welcome back Rep. Andrew Fink to discuss the issues that are impacting rural health and rural communities.
... Read MoreEpisode 48: Community Needs Health Assessment
This week, we talk about the process in place to ensure that we are responding to the unique challenges in our own community when it comes to their important health.
... Read MoreEpisode 47: Part 2: Experience & Engagement: The State of the Caregiver
Employee engagement is a major focus of hospitals around the country, especially rural hospitals because it is central to how patients are cared for each and everyday.
... Read MoreCommunity Health Needs Assessment Survey
What are the most pressing health needs of our community members? Let us know by taking this 5-minute survey! https://www.hillsdalehospital.com/chna-survey-2022/ What is a Community Health Needs Assessment? All nonprofit hospitals… Read more »
... Read MoreEpisode 47: Experience & Engagement: The State of the Patient
The experience a patient and their family has with a hospital or healthcare provider can affect a multitude of things.
... Read MoreCenter for Advanced Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Opens at Hillsdale Hospital
Wound care services expanded, hyperbaric oxygen treatment launched HILLSDALE, Mich.—Hillsdale Hospital announced today the upcoming opening of its Center for Advanced Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine, an outpatient service offering… Read more »
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