Telling the Hospital Story: Rural Hospitals in Action
AHA is elevating the impactful work you do in your community.
The Telling the Hospital Story initiative shines a light on the crucial work of health systems and hospitals that advance community heath through proactive, compassionate and high-quality care.
How Reid Health uses AI to save time, improve retention and elevate the patient experience
2026 AHA Rural Hospital Excellence in Innovation Award finalist Reid Health began using a generative AI system to document clinician-patient conversations. Read how this Richmond, Ind. hospital system used this technology to save time, increase same-day note completion rates and improve workforce retention and recruitment.
Innovation, Research and Quality Improvement
Scotland Health's home-based care program is revolutionizing care delivery in rural North Carolina
The Laurinburg, N.C. hospital has reduced readmissions and emergency department visits, improved maternal care, identified and removed barriers to care and helped residents better manage chronic conditions.
Access to Care
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital expands care beyond hospital walls through their Mobile Integrated Health Initiative
In rural areas, lack of transportation can be a barrier to care. Brattleboro's Mobile Integrated Health Initiative makes EMS professionals part of the care team, delivering medical support to patients' homes in southeastern Vermont.
Innovation, Research and Quality Improvement
Working together in rural Vermont: NVRH leverages partnerships to close care gaps
Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury is in the most rural region of an already-rural state. And just like neighbors help each other shovel driveways during Vermont’s legendary winters, NVRH looks to its community to help ensure that the people in their area have the best chance at overall health.
Benefiting Communities
Unity Medical Center builds rural education into its walls — and its mission
How Unity Medical Center in Grafton, North Dakota, turned what might have been unused roof space into a rural training hub.
Benefiting Communities
Rural, independent, innovative: How Dosher Memorial Hospital delivers high-quality care to their community
Dosher Memorial Hospital, the last independent Critical Access Hospital in North Carolina, builds a relationship with their community based on trust, accessibility and technology.
Benefiting Communities
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