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Telling the Hospital Story: All Hospital Stories

Explore the amazing 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 below, or sort stories by category using the filter.

 

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The Canyon County EMS whole-blood transfusion team stands in front of a Canyon County Paramedics ambulance

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
Boise, Idaho

Bringing life-saving prehospital blood transfusions directly to patients in Idaho
Saint Alphonsus, in partnership with Canyon County Paramedics and the American Red Cross, has launched Idaho’s first ground‑based EMS whole‑blood transfusion program.
Building Healthy Communities
advancing-health-podcast

University of Illinois Chicago

Menopause Matters: Closing Gaps in Care and Awareness
University of Illinois Chicago's Pauline Maki, Ph.D., professor of psychiatry, psychology, and obstetrics and gynecology, and Makeba Williams, M.D., professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, unpack why menopause care is finally having a breakthrough moment.
Building Healthy Communities
Billboard advertising the NFL draft in Pittsburgh

Allegheny Health Network and UPMC
Pittsburgh, Pa.

Pittsburgh’s hospital systems ‘prepare for the unexpected’ as the NFL Draft approaches
Pittsburgh officials expect up to 500,000 visitors to flood the city for the 2026 NFL Draft April 23-25, bringing routine medical needs as well as risks tied to large crowds, alcohol use and possible emergencies.
Ensuring Access to Care
Advancing Health Podcast

Children's Mercy Kansas City
Kansas City, Mo.

When Partnerships Bring Care Closer to Kids
In this conversation, Alejandro Quiroga, M.D., president and CEO of Children's Mercy Kansas City, and Mary Esselman, president and CEO of Operation Breakthrough, explore how one innovative partnership in Kansas City is bringing true whole-person care directly to the children and families who need it most.
Ensuring Access to Care
Health worker in virtual consult with four other providers on a screen

University of Utah Health 
Utah

University of Utah Health expands TeleNICU services
University of Utah Health is expanding its TeleNICU program to improve access to specialty newborn care in rural communities across the Mountain West.
Ensuring Access to Care
advancing-health-podcast
Youth Mental Health Can’t Wait
In this conversation, David Stark, chief of government and external affairs and philanthropy officer at UnityPoint Health, shares how a major philanthropic investment is helping expand mental health services for children and adolescents.
Benefiting Communities
Female health worker treats elderly woman on IV at her home

Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland Clinic brings Hospital Care At Home program to northeast Ohio
Cleveland Clinic is bringing its Hospital Care At Home program to Northeast Ohio, offering eligible patients the option to receive hospital-level acute care without leaving their homes.
Benefiting Communities
ChristianaCare Project Engage team

ChristianaCare
Wilmington, Del.

ChristianaCare’s peer specialists bridge the gap between crisis care and substance use treatment
Someone struggling with substance use disorder may not know how or where to ask for help. Since 2008, Project Engage from ChristianaCare in Wilmington, Del., has brought help to them.
Benefiting Communities
advancing-health-podcast
A Child's Health Starts in Communities
In this conversation, Mary Kate Daly, senior vice president and chief of community health of the Patrick M. Magoon Institute for Healthy Communities at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, explains how long-term investments, powerful community partnerships, and a first-of-its-kind community health hub are leading to better outcomes for kids in Chicago and beyond.
Innovation, Research, and Quality Improvement
Madeleine Gillman stands with her parents at her college graduation

University of Missouri Health Care
Columbia, Mo.

A common sports injury turned dangerous — how University of Missouri Health Care saved an athlete’s leg
What began as a routine sports injury for a Missouri college soccer player quickly escalated into a life-threatening medical crisis, ultimately leading to a complex, leg-saving effort at MU Health Care.
Innovation, Research, and Quality Improvement
Wellspan kitchen robot

WellSpan York Hospital
York, Pa.

WellSpan Health Unveils First-of-Its-Kind Full-Service Robotic Kitchen
Attack of the munchies at 3 a.m.? Not a problem at WellSpan Health York Hospital, which has introduced Fresh Take Eatery, an AI‑powered robotic kitchen that provides 24/7 access to hot, healthy meals for patients, visitors, and staff, ensuring fresh, on-demand food options at any hour.
Innovation, Research, and Quality Improvement
Illustration of connection between a brain and gut system

Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston, Texas

Houston Methodist finds a healthy gut can help heal your brain
Houston Methodist Hospital researchers are reshaping how clinicians think about traumatic brain injury (TBI) by looking beyond the brain itself.
Prevention and Wellness
advancing-health-podcast

University of Pennsylvania Health System
Philadelphia

More Than Survival: Healing Trauma from Violence
In this conversation, Elinore Kaufman, M.D., medical director of the Penn Trauma Violence Recovery Program, and Michele Volpe, chief operating officer of the University of Pennsylvania Health System, share how hospital-based violence intervention programs are helping patients heal physically, emotionally and socially after traumatic injury.
Prevention and Wellness
advancing-health-podcast

CommonSpirit Health
Chicago, Ill.

Words Matter: Reducing Stigma in Substance Use Disorder Care

For millions facing substance use disorders, stigma isn’t just harmful — it’s a barrier to survival. In this conversation, three leaders from CommonSpirit Health explore how the organization is confronting stigma head-on through education, storytelling and culture change. They also reveal how shifting language, training and grassroots efforts are helping patients feel seen and heard on their road to recovery.

Prevention and Wellness
advancing-health-podcast
When Birth Isn’t Joyful: Supporting Postpartum Trauma
In this conversation, Katie Au, M.D. and Katherine Jorda, M.D., directors of the Perinatal Trauma Clinic at Oregon Health & Science University, explore how trauma can emerge during pregnancy, labor or postpartum.
Workforce
Young trainee health workers in a hallway

Ascension Elmbrook Hospital and Ascension St. Elizabeth Hospital
Wisconsin

Ascension Wisconsin hospitals partner with hospital association to promote future workforce
Ascension Elmbrook Hospital and Ascension St. Elizabeth Hospital have partnered with the Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) Foundation to support the creation of HOSA - Future Health Professionals chapters at local schools, strengthening the pipeline of health care workers in Wisconsin.
Workforce
Medical residents being trained in a hospital room

The Christ Hospital Health Network
Ohio

The Christ Hospital Health Network partners with universities to create new pathways for medical careers
Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), The Christ Hospital Health Network and Miami University have partnered to strengthen medical education, clinical training and health care access across Ohio.
Workforce
Madeleine Gillman stands with her parents at her college graduation

University of Missouri Health Care
Columbia, Mo.

A common sports injury turned dangerous — how University of Missouri Health Care saved an athlete’s leg
What began as a routine sports injury for a Missouri college soccer player quickly escalated into a life-threatening medical crisis, ultimately leading to a complex, leg-saving effort at MU Health Care.
Building Healthy Communities
The Canyon County EMS whole-blood transfusion team stands in front of a Canyon County Paramedics ambulance

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
Boise, Idaho

Bringing life-saving prehospital blood transfusions directly to patients in Idaho
Saint Alphonsus, in partnership with Canyon County Paramedics and the American Red Cross, has launched Idaho’s first ground‑based EMS whole‑blood transfusion program.
Building Healthy Communities
advancing-health-podcast

University of Illinois Chicago

Menopause Matters: Closing Gaps in Care and Awareness
University of Illinois Chicago's Pauline Maki, Ph.D., professor of psychiatry, psychology, and obstetrics and gynecology, and Makeba Williams, M.D., professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, unpack why menopause care is finally having a breakthrough moment.
Building Healthy Communities
Billboard advertising the NFL draft in Pittsburgh

Allegheny Health Network and UPMC
Pittsburgh, Pa.

Pittsburgh’s hospital systems ‘prepare for the unexpected’ as the NFL Draft approaches
Pittsburgh officials expect up to 500,000 visitors to flood the city for the 2026 NFL Draft April 23-25, bringing routine medical needs as well as risks tied to large crowds, alcohol use and possible emergencies.
Building Healthy Communities
A woman and girl at home speak with a physician via tablet computer

Intermountain Health
Utah and Idaho

Intermountain Children’s Health Launches the Nation’s Largest Pediatric Telestroke Network
Intermountain Children’s Health has launched the nation’s largest pediatric Telestroke network, giving children in Utah and southern Idaho rapid access to stroke experts through virtual consultations.
Building Healthy Communities
A female physician touches a pregnant woman's abdomen

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women, Lakeview Hospital, Lane Regional Medical Center, Ochsner American Legion Hospital, Ochsner Lafayette Medical Center, Ochsner St. Anne Hospital, Opelousas General Hospital System, Our Lady of the Angels Hospital, Rapides Regional Medical Center, Touro Hospital, Woman’s Hospital 
Louisiana

Louisiana hospitals launch program to support pregnant and postpartum women with substance use disorders
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has launched its inaugural group of 11 Project M.O.M. catalyst site hospitals, marking a major step forward in addressing maternal overdose mortality across the state.
Building Healthy Communities
a woman scans a continuous glucose monitor with her phone

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, Ark.

Digital diabetes education improving rural communities in Arkansas
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is leveraging digital health to expand diabetes education and support for rural communities across the state, addressing significant access barriers such as long travel distances and limited local resources.
Building Healthy Communities
A woman sits at a piano singing

Intermountain Health St. James Hospital
Montana

Encore of the Heart: Montana Performer Makes Comeback After Heart Attack
Frankee Angel, a lifelong performer, found her world upended when she suffered a sudden medical emergency just before playing piano at St. Patrick’s Church.
Building Healthy Communities
A man holds a carboard box full of fresh produce

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, Ark.

UAMS partners with local food pantries in Food Is Medicine program
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is demonstrating the powerful impact of its Food Is Medicine program.
Building Healthy Communities
A middle aged couple eats vegetables in a home kitchen

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman
Kaufman, Texas

Texas hospital program focuses on healthy eating to manage chronic diseases
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman is strengthening community wellness through its Healthy Education Lifestyles Program (HELP), an initiative designed to give patients both clinical support and practical health education.
Ensuring Access to Care
Advancing Health Podcast

Children's Mercy Kansas City
Kansas City, Mo.

When Partnerships Bring Care Closer to Kids
In this conversation, Alejandro Quiroga, M.D., president and CEO of Children's Mercy Kansas City, and Mary Esselman, president and CEO of Operation Breakthrough, explore how one innovative partnership in Kansas City is bringing true whole-person care directly to the children and families who need it most.
Ensuring Access to Care
Health worker in virtual consult with four other providers on a screen

University of Utah Health 
Utah

University of Utah Health expands TeleNICU services
University of Utah Health is expanding its TeleNICU program to improve access to specialty newborn care in rural communities across the Mountain West.
Ensuring Access to Care
advancing-health-podcast
Youth Mental Health Can’t Wait
In this conversation, David Stark, chief of government and external affairs and philanthropy officer at UnityPoint Health, shares how a major philanthropic investment is helping expand mental health services for children and adolescents.
Ensuring Access to Care
McKinney Hospital rendering

Texas Health Resources
McKinney, Texas

Texas Health plans new hospital to reach growing North Texas community
Texas Health Resources has announced plans for a new hospital and medical campus in north McKinney, marking a major investment in one of North Texas’s fastest‑growing regions.
Ensuring Access to Care
advancing-health-podcast

Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
New York

How Rehab Hospitals Can Ease Acute Care Overload
In this conversation, Scott Edelman, executive director of Burke Rehabilitation, shares how post-acute care hospitals are helping relieve pressure on acute care facilities
Ensuring Access to Care
advancing-health-podcast

Baylor Scott & White Health
Texas

A New Prescription for Community Health
Improving community health requires more than clinical care alone.
Ensuring Access to Care
A health worker in scrubs and PPE holds an infant

Children’s Nebraska
Omaha, Neb.

Children’s Nebraska becomes state’s first Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
The American College of Surgeons awarded the designation following a rigorous evaluation of the hospital’s trauma program, recognizing its ability to provide the highest level of comprehensive, 24/7 care for critically injured children.
Ensuring Access to Care
Doctor performing sonogram

Sanford Health
Sioux Falls/Rapid City, S.D.

A Sanford Health doctor takes to the skies to bridge the rural health care gap in South Dakota
Storks delivering babies may be a flight of fancy, but a real South Dakota maternal-fetal medicine specialist flies hundreds of miles each week to reach rural patients who would otherwise face hours-long drives for specialized care.
Ensuring Access to Care
A man and a female health worker stand on either side of a child in an MRI machine

Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Little Rock, Ark.

Telemedicine helps rural Arkansas hospitals provide pediatric cardiac MRI, CT scans close to home
Arkansas Children’s Hospital is utilizing telemedicine to expand access to care and support rural hospitals that lack pediatric cardiac MRI and CT expertise.
Benefiting Communities
Female health worker treats elderly woman on IV at her home

Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland Clinic brings Hospital Care At Home program to northeast Ohio
Cleveland Clinic is bringing its Hospital Care At Home program to Northeast Ohio, offering eligible patients the option to receive hospital-level acute care without leaving their homes.
Benefiting Communities
ChristianaCare Project Engage team

ChristianaCare
Wilmington, Del.

ChristianaCare’s peer specialists bridge the gap between crisis care and substance use treatment
Someone struggling with substance use disorder may not know how or where to ask for help. Since 2008, Project Engage from ChristianaCare in Wilmington, Del., has brought help to them.
Benefiting Communities
advancing-health-podcast
A Child's Health Starts in Communities
In this conversation, Mary Kate Daly, senior vice president and chief of community health of the Patrick M. Magoon Institute for Healthy Communities at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, explains how long-term investments, powerful community partnerships, and a first-of-its-kind community health hub are leading to better outcomes for kids in Chicago and beyond.
Benefiting Communities
Blood transfusion bags

AtlantiCare
Egg Harbor Township, N.J.

AtlantiCare EMS Expands Whole Blood Treatment on Mobile Intensive Care Units Across Southeastern New Jersey
AtlantiCare EMS has expanded its trauma care capabilities by launching a Ground Whole Blood Program, allowing paramedics to administer whole blood transfusions directly at emergency scenes.
Benefiting Communities
advancing-health-podcast

Baylor Scott & White Health
Texas

A New Prescription for Community Health
Improving community health requires more than clinical care alone.
Benefiting Communities
Two women dressed in casual festive Christmas outfits unwrap gifts in an office

MultiCare Valley Hospital
Spokane, Wash.

MultiCare Valley Hospital brings holiday cheer to local students
Every December, health care workers at MultiCare Valley Hospital, based in Spokane, Wash., take on extra seasonal roles: holiday “elves." For nine years, the staff has organized a gift drive to support local children, donating presents and essential items to families who need them most.
Benefiting Communities
advancing-health-podcast
From Closure to Comeback: A Rural ICU Is Reborn
In this Leadership Dialogue conversation, Marc Boom, M.D., president and CEO of Houston Methodist and the 2026 AHA board chair, sits down with Mark Boucot, president and CEO of WVU Medicine Potomac Valley Hospital, to explore how rural hospitals can leverage technology and partnerships to deliver care close to home.
Benefiting Communities
A little girl sits in a hospital bed smiling at a female health worker

Manning Family Children’s Hospital
New Orleans, La.

Manning Family Children’s Hospital becomes first level I pediatric trauma center in Louisiana
Manning Family Children’s Hospital has become the first facility in Louisiana and the broader Gulf South region to earn verification as a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center.
Benefiting Communities
A man holds a carboard box full of fresh produce

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, Ark.

UAMS partners with local food pantries in Food Is Medicine program
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is demonstrating the powerful impact of its Food Is Medicine program.
Innovation, Research and Quality Improvement
Madeleine Gillman stands with her parents at her college graduation

University of Missouri Health Care
Columbia, Mo.

A common sports injury turned dangerous — how University of Missouri Health Care saved an athlete’s leg
What began as a routine sports injury for a Missouri college soccer player quickly escalated into a life-threatening medical crisis, ultimately leading to a complex, leg-saving effort at MU Health Care.
Innovation, Research and Quality Improvement
Wellspan kitchen robot

WellSpan York Hospital
York, Pa.

WellSpan Health Unveils First-of-Its-Kind Full-Service Robotic Kitchen
Attack of the munchies at 3 a.m.? Not a problem at WellSpan Health York Hospital, which has introduced Fresh Take Eatery, an AI‑powered robotic kitchen that provides 24/7 access to hot, healthy meals for patients, visitors, and staff, ensuring fresh, on-demand food options at any hour.
Innovation, Research and Quality Improvement
Illustration of connection between a brain and gut system

Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston, Texas

Houston Methodist finds a healthy gut can help heal your brain
Houston Methodist Hospital researchers are reshaping how clinicians think about traumatic brain injury (TBI) by looking beyond the brain itself.
Innovation, Research and Quality Improvement
Smart display and virtual nursing station in use at Reid Health

Reid Health
Richmond, Ind.

How Reid Health uses AI to save time, improve retention and elevate patient experience
“This was never about technology,” said Muhammad Siddiqui. That sounds like a strange way to describe the project that made Reid Health one of the finalists for the 2026 AHA Rural Hospital Excellence in Innovation Award.
Innovation, Research and Quality Improvement
UVMC patient Kian sits in a doctor's office exam room

University of Vermont Medical Center
Burlington, Vt.

Expert pediatric neurosurgical care helps teenager return to ice hockey, normal life
When 14-year-old Vermont student-athlete Kian started developing migraines so severe that it was difficult to stand upright, an MRI revealed a serious diagnosis: He had an arteriovenous malformation (AVM), a rare and dangerous tangle of blood vessels in the brain that can bleed and cause seizures or stroke-like symptoms.
Innovation, Research and Quality Improvement
A baby stares at a pen held in front of her by a female physician

Oklahoma Children’s Hospital at OU Health
Oklahoma City

Oklahoma Children’s Hospital performs first chemotherapy for pediatric eye cancer
Oklahoma Children’s Hospital at OU Health has performed the state’s first targeted chemotherapy for a rare pediatric eye cancer, marking an advancement in care for children diagnosed with retinoblastoma.
Innovation, Research and Quality Improvement
UK Health System patient John Corbin receiving theranostics to treat prostate cancer

University of Kansas Health System
Kansas City, Kan.

Kansas City health leaders announce new integrated theranostics research and treatment center
The University of Kansas Health System, the University of Kansas Medical Center, Children’s Mercy and BAMF Health announced in February 2026 their collaboration on a new fully integrated theranostics research and treatment center — one of the first of its kind in the nation.
Innovation, Research and Quality Improvement
A pregnant mother and a health worker in an examination room

Woman’s Hospital
Baton Rouge, La.

Woman’s Hospital first in U.S. to join international study improving PPH
Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, La. is widening its maternal health innovation through a new partnership that is bringing the Oli wearable sensor device into clinical use as part of an international research study.
Innovation, Research and Quality Improvement
advancing-health-podcast

CommonSpirit Health
Illinois

The CMO’s Role in Better Outcomes
In this conversation, Phillip Chang, M.D., chief medical officer of CommonSpirit Health, shares insights on measuring data and quality, leading clinicians through change and building a more patient-centered future.
Prevention and Wellness
advancing-health-podcast

University of Pennsylvania Health System
Philadelphia

More Than Survival: Healing Trauma from Violence
In this conversation, Elinore Kaufman, M.D., medical director of the Penn Trauma Violence Recovery Program, and Michele Volpe, chief operating officer of the University of Pennsylvania Health System, share how hospital-based violence intervention programs are helping patients heal physically, emotionally and socially after traumatic injury.
Prevention and Wellness
advancing-health-podcast

CommonSpirit Health
Chicago, Ill.

Words Matter: Reducing Stigma in Substance Use Disorder Care

For millions facing substance use disorders, stigma isn’t just harmful — it’s a barrier to survival. In this conversation, three leaders from CommonSpirit Health explore how the organization is confronting stigma head-on through education, storytelling and culture change. They also reveal how shifting language, training and grassroots efforts are helping patients feel seen and heard on their road to recovery.

Prevention and Wellness
advancing-health-podcast
When Birth Isn’t Joyful: Supporting Postpartum Trauma
In this conversation, Katie Au, M.D. and Katherine Jorda, M.D., directors of the Perinatal Trauma Clinic at Oregon Health & Science University, explore how trauma can emerge during pregnancy, labor or postpartum.
Prevention and Wellness
Son Saaith Lara (L) and father Alonso Lara (R)

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
Fort Worth, Texas

All in the family: Texas hospital sets new kidney transplant record with a personal highlight
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth reached a milestone in 2025, setting new records for both living kidney donations and total kidney transplants.
Prevention and Wellness
Packaged food on shelves

Providence VA Medical Center
Providence, R.I.

Nourish & Flourish pantry offers nutritious food to Rhode Island veterans
Nearly 40% of Rhode Island households are food insecure, according to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank and other sources. Providence VA Medical Center is working to meet the needs of veterans who are food insecure, including homeless veterans.
Prevention and Wellness
advancing-health-podcast

University of Utah Health

Rethinking Primary Care to Support Medically Complex Patients
In this conversation, leaders from University of Utah Health share how an intensive primary care model is reducing hospital utilization and improving patient stability.
Prevention and Wellness
A female physician touches a pregnant woman's abdomen

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women, Lakeview Hospital, Lane Regional Medical Center, Ochsner American Legion Hospital, Ochsner Lafayette Medical Center, Ochsner St. Anne Hospital, Opelousas General Hospital System, Our Lady of the Angels Hospital, Rapides Regional Medical Center, Touro Hospital, Woman’s Hospital 
Louisiana

Louisiana hospitals launch program to support pregnant and postpartum women with substance use disorders
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has launched its inaugural group of 11 Project M.O.M. catalyst site hospitals, marking a major step forward in addressing maternal overdose mortality across the state.
Prevention and Wellness
advancing-health-podcast

John Muir Health
Walnut Creek, Calif.

Better Teams, Better Mental Health Care
In this conversation, John Muir Health's Jeremy Fish, M.D., director of the Family Medicine Residency Program, and Pilar Corcoran-Lozano, PsyD, behavioral health corps faculty and supervising psychologist of the Co-Training Program, discuss how training physicians and behavioral health professionals as a team is improving patient care,
Prevention and Wellness
a woman scans a continuous glucose monitor with her phone

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, Ark.

Digital diabetes education improving rural communities in Arkansas
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is leveraging digital health to expand diabetes education and support for rural communities across the state, addressing significant access barriers such as long travel distances and limited local resources.
Workforce
Young trainee health workers in a hallway

Ascension Elmbrook Hospital and Ascension St. Elizabeth Hospital
Wisconsin

Ascension Wisconsin hospitals partner with hospital association to promote future workforce
Ascension Elmbrook Hospital and Ascension St. Elizabeth Hospital have partnered with the Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) Foundation to support the creation of HOSA - Future Health Professionals chapters at local schools, strengthening the pipeline of health care workers in Wisconsin.
Workforce
Medical residents being trained in a hospital room

The Christ Hospital Health Network
Ohio

The Christ Hospital Health Network partners with universities to create new pathways for medical careers
Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), The Christ Hospital Health Network and Miami University have partnered to strengthen medical education, clinical training and health care access across Ohio.
Workforce
Madeleine Gillman stands with her parents at her college graduation

University of Missouri Health Care
Columbia, Mo.

A common sports injury turned dangerous — how University of Missouri Health Care saved an athlete’s leg
What began as a routine sports injury for a Missouri college soccer player quickly escalated into a life-threatening medical crisis, ultimately leading to a complex, leg-saving effort at MU Health Care.
Workforce
Jaci (l) and Austin Derby (r)

Children’s Nebraska
Omaha, Neb.

Education, tuition support help Nebraska nurse couple grow their health care careers
Austin and Jaci Derby have a similar journey — one that led not only to careers in health care, but also a personal partnership.
Workforce
Smart display and virtual nursing station in use at Reid Health

Reid Health
Richmond, Ind.

How Reid Health uses AI to save time, improve retention and elevate patient experience
“This was never about technology,” said Muhammad Siddiqui. That sounds like a strange way to describe the project that made Reid Health one of the finalists for the 2026 AHA Rural Hospital Excellence in Innovation Award.
Workforce
advancing-health-podcast
Fixing the Nursing Shortage with Local Talent Pipelines
In this conversation, Denzil Ross, president of Indiana University Health South Region, and Erik Coyne, chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College–Bloomington, discuss how the organizations' partnership is using philanthropic investment to broaden nursing education for aspiring nurses.
Workforce
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals emergency department entrance with EMTs bringing a patient in from an ambulance.

Kaiser Foundation Hospitals
California

Call me, maybe: New campaign helps Californians understand when to use 911
Contra Costa County leaders partnered with Kaiser Permanente and Contra Costa Heath to launch the “Right Care, Right Way” pilot campaign.
Workforce
Physicians discuss ideas in the innovation space

MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital
Rockport, Maine

Innovation Space sparks ideas, creative solutions from front-line care teams
Front-line team members are turning practical ideas into meaningful improvements for patient care and daily operations, thanks in part to the Innovation Space opened in 2024 at MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital.
Workforce
Denise Higgins, medical assistant at St. Charles Health System

St. Charles Health System
Bend, Ore.

A class act: Oregon health system covers medical assistant tuition
St. Charles Health System, based in Bend, Ore., is investing in the future of its workforce — and by extension, the health of the entire central Oregon community — through a new educational initiative.