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Hospital Stories

Explore stories of hospitals going above and beyond to care for their patients and communities throughout America. Search by location using state, category, or hospital name in the interactive map, or sort stories by category using the filter.
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South Dakota clinics and hospitals offer pantries to help feed community

What do you do when people in your community are food insecure, but they don’t qualify for federal food assistance programs? Make food available to them in places they can easily access — like clinics and hospitals. Avera Health is collaborating with Feeding South Dakota, Avera Research Institute and Avera’s Community Partnership in a pilot program to offer clinic-based food pantries, known as Wellness Pantries, to patients in Sioux Falls and Parkston, S.D.
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Virtual reality headsets help pediatric patients relax, explore

A donation of virtual reality headsets to for pediatric patients at Sanford Medical Center Bismarck has opened new pathways to pain management, anxiety reduction and mental stimulation.
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Telling the Hospital Story: Media Resources

Explore videos, podcasts, and digital resources highlighting the stories of hospitals going above and beyond to care for their patients and communities throughout America.
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Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital Opens New Autism Clinic

Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital has opened a new Applied Behavior Analysis Clinic in Riverton, Utah, that aims to address the growing need for autism services in the community.
News

AHA responds to Lown Institute report on hospital community benefits

The AHA April 16 responded to the Lown Institute's latest report on hospital community benefits.
Press Releases

AHA Statement on Lown Institute Fair Share Report

Every day, all of America’s hospitals and health systems demonstrate their commitment to patients and the pursuit of advancing health. Consistent with this mission, nonprofit hospitals take their accountability for the federal tax exemption they receive very seriously.
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How Hospital Food Can Fuel Sustainability Efforts at NYC Health + Hospitals

Last year, NYC Health + Hospitals became the nation’s largest municipal health system to make plant-based food the default for inpatient meals.
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Infographic: Myth vs. Fact: Nonprofit Hospitals’ Tax-Exempt Status

Infographic Myth vs. Fact: Nonprofit Hospitals’ Tax-Exempt Status
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Fact Sheet: Nonprofit Hospitals’ Tax-exempt Status

Nonprofit hospitals are exempt from federal and some state and local taxes. Therefore, in addition to providing that 24/7 care, they must meet the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Community Benefit Standard and publicly and extensively report the range of benefits and services they provide to their communities.