Applications close Aug. 29 for 2026 AHA Rural Hospital Excellence in Innovation Award

Aug 18, 2025 - 04:06 PM

Applications for the 2026 AHA Rural Hospital Excellence in Innovation Award close Aug. 29 at 1 p.m. ET. The award honors rural hospitals leading the way in innovative, sustainable and community-centered care. If your hospital is operating unique programs and services that address health care challenges in your community, submit an application. Honorees will be recognized at the AHA’s Rural Health Care Leadership Conference in February. 

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