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Moments like this naturally invite reflection. But even more than that, they inspire confidence. Confidence in the future. Because leadership is not about holding onto a title. It’s about preparing the organization for what comes next.
Rural Kansas has sweeping plains, golden wheat fields, and a sky that stretches as far as the eye can see. What it doesn’t have is what so many other rural areas also are lacking — a sustainable healthcare workforce.
At PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, Wash., a commitment to the community has kept Terry Carter, director of nursing, and Joni Dixon, director of patient safety, dedicated to the hospital for 45 and 35 years, respectively.
Valley Children’s Healthcare in Madera, Calif., is protecting patient care, investing in energy independence and advancing its sustainability goals, all with a touch of whimsy.
At Maui Memorial Medical Center in Wailuku, Hawaii, a new partnership between Maui Health and Mauliola Pharmacy is helping patients leave the hospital with the medications and support they need for a smoother recovery.
At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and the University of Washington in Seattle, researchers are gaining new insights into how a specific prostate cancer treatment affects patients’ quality of life.
At The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu, leaders are expanding access to care beyond the hospital through the Ho‘opili Ola Remote Patient Monitoring program.
In this special Advancing Health podcast series, hear how rural hospital leaders are turning that commitment into action and finding new possibilities for sustaining maternal care close to home.
Mercy and the School District of Washington have launched a registered youth apprenticeship program to both introduce high school students to healthcare careers and address long-term workforce needs.