Telling the Hospital Story 2026 Flip Book
Download and share examples reflecting hospitals' deep commitment to meeting community needs today while preparing for the challenges of tomorrow.
Member Resource: Building and Maintaining Public Trust and Confidence
Share these new resources with your communications and leadership teams.
Hospitals Leading the Way to a Healthier America
Hospitals have always been at the heart of community health empowering healthier, happier lives for all.
AHA Launches New Multimedia Advertising Campaign to Promote Hospitals
The campaign includes a commercial that will run on national, cable, and digital TV and digital advertising.
Resources Spotlight Crucial Role of Rural Hospitals and Health Systems
The AHA released new resources to help rural hospitals and health systems share their stories and highlight the vital role they play in their communities.
Creative repurposing saves heart during double-lung transplant
Old technology — applied in new and novel ways — can still be a lifesaver.
Telling the Hospital Story: Videos, Podcasts and Digital Toolkits
American hospitals take pride in providing commitment, compassion and comfort for anyone in need of care. Hospitals and health care workers have stood strong for their communities, and they have a vital role in our society to keep communities healthy. Access the media resources below to learn more.
Videos
Testimonials
Telling the Hospital Story Series
A Rural Academic Medical Center Focuses on Access to Care
Telling the Hospital Story Series
A Beacon Health Partnership Gives Moms the Support They Need
Telling the Hospital Story Series
Taking Care of People to Strengthen the Community
Telling the Hospital Story Series
A Cancer Center Provides Comprehensive Care to Its Patients
Telling the Hospital Story Series
How Dartmouth Health is Supporting Communities and Looking to the Future
Telling the Hospital Story Series
An Occupational Therapist on Helping People Age in Place
Telling the Hospital Story Series
How a Rural Hospital That's Part of a System Can Provide Total Care
Telling the Hospital Story Series
A Flight Nurse Provides Vital Critical Care
Telling the Hospital Story Series
A Mother of Two Sickle Cell Patients Gives Thanks for Their Care
Telling the Hospital Story Series
An Academic Medical Center Makes an Impact Locally and Globally
Telling the Hospital Story Series
A Community Celebration to Support Cancer Patients
Telling the Hospital Story Series
Mental Health Care Improves the Well-Being of a Community
Telling the Hospital Story Series
A Community Comes Together Every Year to Support Cancer Care
Telling the Hospital Story Series
A Hospital's Primary Care Spans Generations
Telling the Hospital Story Series
A Support Program Aids a Mom's Recovery From Substance Abuse
Telling the Hospital Story Series
A Cancer Center Provides Comprehensive Care to Its Patients
Videos and Ad Campaigns
Where Care Meets Compassion
Hope. Healing. Health.
Life's Moments
Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare
We Are Hospitals
Hospital Stories
Podcasts by Category
Ensuring Access to Care
All Ensuring Access to Care Podcasts
Benefiting Communities
All Benefiting Communities Podcasts
Building Healthy Communities
University of Illinois Chicago Health
Menopause Matters: Closing Gaps in Care and Awareness
Apr 29, 2026
Cleveland Clinic
From Toxic Paint to Safe Futures: Cleveland Clinic’s Bold Plan to End Lead Exposure
Nov 12, 2025
Cleveland Clinic
Food as Medicine: How Cleveland Clinic Is Nourishing Community Health
Jun 18, 2025
All Building Healthy Communities Podcasts
Prevention and Wellness
University of Pennsylvania Health System
More Than Survival: Healing Trauma from Violence
May 11, 2026
Oregon Health & Science University
When Birth Isn’t Joyful: Supporting Postpartum Trauma
Apr 22, 2026
All Wellness and Prevention Podcasts
Innovation, Research and Quality Improvement
All Innovation, Research and Quality Improvement Podcasts
Workforce
Indiana University Health South Region
Fixing the Nursing Shortage with Local Talent Pipelines
Apr 20, 2026
Essentia Health
2026 AHA Health Care Workforce Scan: AI and the Future of Staffing
Mar 9, 2026
Hospital Sisters Health System
Mental Health First Aid: A Proactive Approach to Workplace Violence
Feb 16, 2026