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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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University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Neb.

The Next Outbreak: Hantavirus, Ebola, and Hospital Readiness
In this conversation, Angela Hewlett, M.D., professor of infectious diseases at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and medical director of the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit, explains how her team helped monitor and care for Americans exposed to the Andes hantavirus strain, the only known hantavirus capable of person-to-person transmission.
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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.
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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.
Ensuring Access to Care
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Cottage Hospital, New Hampshire
Sharon Hospital, Connecticut

A Rural Solution to the Geriatric Mental Health Crisis
In this conversation, leaders from Cottage Hospital and Sharon Hospital (part of Northwell Health) share how specialized geriatric behavioral health programs are helping older adults receive compassionate, comprehensive mental health care close to home.
Ensuring Access to Care
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Springfield Hospital
Springfield, Vt.

Expanding access to advanced diagnostic tools in rural Vermont
A new service at a critical access hospital in rural Vermont is strengthening neurological care in the community.
Ensuring Access to Care
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Hackensack Meridian Health
Hackensack, N.J.

Hackensack Meridian Health Opens Nation’s First Health & Wellness Center In A Major Travel Hub
The Metropark Health & Wellness Center is the first comprehensive health and wellness facility in the nation to be located within a major transit hub, offering convenient access to care for commuters and nearby residents.
Benefiting Communities
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Corewell Health
Michigan

Corewell Health and Champions of the Heart Foundation bring cardiac emergency response training to residents
Corewell Health and the Champions of the Heart Foundation are joining forces to expand emergency preparedness and lifesaving training across Michigan, aiming to equip more residents with the skills needed to respond to cardiac emergencies.
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Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
Wyoming

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Expands Addiction Services
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center (CRMC) has partnered with GamFin, a national nonprofit focused on financial recovery from problem gambling, to offer free, confidential financial counseling to Laramie County residents harmed by problem gambling.
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Southwest Health
Platteville, Wis.

How a Father-Daughter Team Is Strengthening Rural Maternity Care
Southwest Health's Kevin Carr, M.D., family medicine physician, and Melissa Carr, M.D., OB/GYN, reflect on the joy of practicing medicine together, delivering babies side by side, and caring for generations of families in rural Wisconsin as a father-daughter duo.
Innovation, Research, and Quality Improvement
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Community Memorial Hospital
Hamilton, N.Y.

Patients travel across New York state for robotic spine surgery in Hamilton
Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton, New York, is transforming spine surgery by introducing robotic technology, led by neurosurgeon Dr. Nicholas Qandah.
Innovation, Research, and Quality Improvement
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Mercy Hospital St. Louis
St. Louis, Mo.

Missouri hospital treats liver cancer with bubbles, sound waves that ‘liquefy’ tumors
Mercy Hospital St. Louis is now using a cancer treatment that sounds more like science fiction than modern medicine: “Bubble clouds” and sound waves are being deployed to destroy liver tumors — painlessly.
Innovation, Research, and Quality Improvement
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Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare
Clinton, Mo.

First-of-its-kind surgery utilizes miniature robotic system
A surgeon at Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare in Clinton, Mo., has completed the world’s first knee replacement surgery using a new miniature robotic system.
Prevention and Wellness
Heads Up: Foundations for Youth Mental Health poster

Dartmouth Health Children’s
Lebanon, N.H. 

Health system's ‘Heads Up’ series supports young people’s mental well-being
Dartmouth Health Children’s has launched a new season of its “Heads Up” mental health awareness series focused on children, titled “Heads Up: Foundations for Youth Mental Health.”
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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.
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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.

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Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns
San Diego, Calif.

High-risk pregnancy gives doctor new perspective at Sharp Mary Birch
At Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns in San Diego, Nick Saade, M.D., saw the patient experience from a different perspective — as a husband and expectant father.
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Real Solutions to Workplace Violence
In recognition of #HAVHope Day on June 5th, Sarah Hunter, president of Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, explores the innovative approaches her team is using to reduce workplace violence. From a simple but effective buddy system to stronger partnerships with public safety agencies and community leaders, hear real-world solutions that help healthcare workers focus on what they do best — caring for patients.
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Hartford HealthCare
Hartford, Conn.

Innovative Models to Strengthen Behavioral Healthcare
In this Leadership Dialogue conversation, Marc Boom, M.D., president and CEO of Houston Methodist and the 2026 AHA board chair, speaks with John Santopietro, M.D., senior vice president at Hartford HealthCare and physician-in-chief of its Behavioral Health Network.
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Catalina Island Medical Center
Avalon, Calif.

Though Catalina Island is Small, its Medical Center is Mighty
Explore the impressive services of Catalina Hospital, the only medical center on Catalina Island, dedicated to the health of 4,500 residents and visitors.
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Kadlec Regional Medical Center
Richland, Wash.

How a 47-year-old Program Helps Kadlec Regional Medical Center Support Survivors of Sexual Assault
When it comes to caring for sexual assault survivors, health care workers often walk a fine line. They must provide care that is both high quality and compassionate — performing necessary exams and collecting samples in a delicate way that avoids retraumatizing the patient.
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Children crowd around a dish in the the Valley Presbyterian Cooking Class

Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Van Nuys, Calif.

Valley Presbyterian Hospital Collaborates to Combat Food Insecurity
Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys, Calif., is addressing food insecurity in the San Fernando Valley one recipe at a time.
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Banner Sports Medicine
Scottsdale, Ariz.

Telling the Hospital Story: Banner Sports Medicine Scottsdale
For fitness enthusiasts in the greater Scottsdale, Ariz. area, the person jogging on the treadmill next to them just might be turn out to be a famous professional athlete, such as a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks or the NFL’s Cardinals.
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Mason Health
Shelton, Wash.

Telling the Hospital Story: Mason Health
Mason Health in Shelton, Wash. is taking a holistic approach to public health by working toward a sustainable community and environment.
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Aaron Brazier helps amputee patient June Cary with his dreadlocks

UC Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, Calif.

Telling the Hospital Story: UC Davis Medical Center
For some grateful parents, like those whose children have been nursed back to health from grave injury, thanking their kid’s health care team is not enough to express their appreciation. At UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, Calif., Aaron Brazier decided to give back to the hospital that saved his son’s life by sharing his 20 years of hair care expertise with patients.
Ensuring Access to Care
Role of Hospitals: Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Barnes-Jewish Hospital (BJC) invests millions of dollars and many volunteer hours in the St. Louis community each year, and the impact can be seen in the thousands of people whose lives are better today as a result.
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Role of Hospitals: Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford
Stanford Children’s is committed to improving access to primary care for children, teens and expectant mothers.
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Role of Hospitals: Holy Cross Health
Holy Cross has established community benefit programs to help residents obtain the care needed to maintain a healthy life and give the next generation of families a healthy start.
Benefiting Communities
Caroline Bentley Noble sits amid a pile of her bunnies

Kentucky Children's Hospital
Lexington, Ky.

From NICU to nonprofit: How one mom is bringing bunny-shaped comfort to UK Healthcare and beyond
Caroline Bentley Noble always enjoyed sewing and crafting. She just never envisioned how much it would help her – and others.
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Boston Medical Center
Boston, Ma.

Boston Medical Center: Leading the Way Towards Health Equity and Justice
In this conversation, Thea James, M.D., vice president of mission with BMC, discusses the organization's evolution with health disparity work, and how BMC’s creation of the Health Equity Accelerator helped lead the way to achieve health justice in their communities.
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Elder Abuse Prevention: What College Students Should Know
Keck-managed resource center teaches signs of elder abuse
The University of Southern California’s National Center on Elder Abuse is working to spread awareness about the issue among college students so they are better able to recognize signs of elder abuse, as it may affect parents or grandparents.
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Navajo Health Foundation - Sage Memorial Hospital
Ganado, Ariz.

Navajo psychiatrist bridges gaps between Native American culture and behavioral health care
As the only Navajo psychiatrist on the 27,000 square mile Navajo Reservation, Dr. Richard Laughter breaks down accessibility barriers for his people by blending Native cultural practices with Western behavioral health care.
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Caribou Medical Center CEO Kent Loosle

Caribou Medical Center
Soda Springs, Idaho

New Caribou Medical Center CEO is ready to take hospital to next level
For Kent Loosle, the CEO of Caribou Medical Center in Eastern Idaho, it turns out that not only can you go home again, you can return to your roots and make a big difference.
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Eastern New Mexico Medical Center is Vital to Southeastern New Mexico
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center (ENMMC) serves as a regional medical hub for southeastern New Mexico, providing lifesaving medically necessary care for all patients regardless of their ability to pay.
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University of Michigan Health – West
Grand Rapids, Mich.

Wedding gowns ‘offer solace’ as families grieve infants
At a NICU in Grand Rapids, Mich., garments created to celebrate one of life’s great joys are repurposed to lend dignity and peace for coping with one of life’s greatest sorrows.
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Rochester Regional Women's Health & Wellness clinic entrance
A Holistic Approach to Women’s Health and Wellness in Upstate New York
Rochester Regional Health recognizes that women thrive when their care environment is welcoming, uplifting, and supportive of the whole person.
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MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Des Moines, Iowa

MercyOne offering free doula services for central Iowans
Now in its 12th year, MercyOne’s volunteer birth doula program is not intended to replace a labor partner or a medical provider, but instead serve as a sort-of tour guide for the birthing process.
Innovation, Research and Quality Improvement
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Maui Memorial Medical Center’s mini heart pump keeps hope afloat
Maui, like other Hawaiian Islands, is often referred to as “paradise.” But being an isolated travel destination can be a double-edged sword when it comes to health care delivery.
Innovation, Research and Quality Improvement
Large monitor showing chemo treatment in process
Aerosolized chemotherapy debuted in Michigan
Traditional chemotherapy is delivered via the bloodstream, making it less effective for metastatic cancers that occur within the peritoneal cavity — such as colorectal, appendiceal, gastric, ovarian and others. Pressurized intraperitoneal aerosolized chemotherapy offers new hope for patients with cancers such as these.
Innovation, Research and Quality Improvement
Transplant recipient Nataly Paramo and the Advocate Childrens transplant team

Advocate Children’s Hospital
Oak Lawn, Ill.

Illinois hospital launches pediatric heart transplant program
East Chicago, Ind., teen Nataly Paramó became the first pediatric heart transplant recipient at the Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn, Ill.
Innovation, Research and Quality Improvement
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, Ark.

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences introduces new focal therapy to treat prostate cancer
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has become the first medical provider in the state to utilize NanoKnife technology for treating prostate cancer.
Innovation, Research and Quality Improvement
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AI in Stroke Treatment: Expert Insights from Henry Ford Health
In this conversation, Aaron Lewandowski, M.D., emergency medicine physician and the emergency medicine stroke representative at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, and Alex Chebl, M.D., interventional neurologist and director of the Henry Ford Stroke Center and the Division of Vascular Neurology at Henry Ford Health, discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing stroke care.
Innovation, Research and Quality Improvement
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Vanderbilt surgeons first in Tennessee to use new kidney preservation technology
Protecting donor kidneys is key when it comes to ensuring the survival of as many of those people as possible. Now a new technology is giving potential kidney recipients in Tennessee new hope.
Innovation, Research and Quality Improvement
Hazel Winter, 82, underwent the tricuspid transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) procedure at UVM Medical Center
Innovative procedure is ‘game-changer’ for older adults with heart valve disease
An innovative, minimally invasive procedure is reducing the risk faced by patients with heart valve disease and improving their quality of life.
Innovation, Research and Quality Improvement
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University of Oklahoma Medical Center
Oklahoma City, Okla.

University of Oklahoma Cancer Center implements new technology to make cancer care more comfortable
The Stephenson Cancer Center at University of Oklahoma Medical Center is the second hospital in the nation to introduce a groundbreaking cancer treatment called surface-guided radiation therapy.
Innovation, Research and Quality Improvement
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Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital
West Chester, Pa.

A stroke, a surgery, and an advanced care team close to home
Donna Carr's life was saved by a timely and advanced medical intervention at Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital, thanks to the hospital's investments in advanced operating rooms and trained personnel.
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Hartford HealthCare
Hartford, Conn.

Hartford HealthCare Focuses on ‘Radical Recovery’ to Reimagine Behavioral Health Care
Since opening its doors in 1824, Hartford HealthCare’s Institute of Living has prioritized providing quality care and “moral treatment” to patients and families. The institute’s team is now introducing the concept of “radical recovery” as it works to reshape behavioral health care.
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University of Vermont Medical
Center Burlington, Vt.

Handling the Pressures of Holiday Gift-Giving: UVM Health Experts Offer Advice
The holiday season can bring incredible joy as well as considerable pressure to spend money — lots of it — on gifts. For some people, holiday gift-giving can cause anxiety and even prompt compulsive behavior.
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Addressing Rising Violence in Health Care: Insights on Collaborative Safety Strategies
In this new "Safety Speaks" conversation, Barbara Griffith, M.D., president of Duke Raleigh Hospital, discusses the successful steps the organization has taken to address the sharp rise in workplace violence.
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Nemours Children’s Hospital
Wilmington, Del.

Nemours Children’s Hospital Empowers Teens with Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Healthier Lives
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a cognitive behavioral therapy that teaches emotional management, problem-solving, and how to maintain healthy relationships through the acceptance of the patient’s experience and the need for change; it’s particularly effective for those who experience intense emotions and engage in self-destructive behaviors. It’s also particularly effective with one population currently in dire need of behavioral health care: teenagers.
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Fox Chase Cancer Center
Philadelphia, Pa.

Fox Chase Cancer Center Launches Advanced Mobile Screening Unit to Enhance Community Outreach
On October 28, 2024, Fox Chase Cancer Center unveiled its latest Mobile Screening Unit (MSU), a state-of-the-art cancer research center on wheels.
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Denver Health
Denver, Colo.

Thinking Outside the Box to Reduce Behavioral Health Stigma and Disparities in Health Outcomes

For underserved populations, stigma and lack of access to behavioral health services can present huge barriers to treatment. In this conversation, Matthew Hoag, director of integrated behavioral health at Denver Health, shares how the organization is innovating through integration to meet the behavioral health needs of its communities, including with its state-of-the-art mobile opioid treatment unit.

Prevention and Wellness
A young girl with afro puffs and yellow bows in her hair sits smiling in a dentist's chair
‘From the First Tooth’ Supports Oral Health Care for Kids in Maine
Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital, part of MaineHealth, is working to ensure children have access to quality oral health care, even before a child gets their first tooth.
Prevention and Wellness
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Women & Infants Hospital
Providence, R.I.

Hospital’s ‘Warm Line’ Offers Postpartum Support for New Moms
To help support moms and dads with newborns, Women & Infants Hospital in Providence, R.I., part of Care New England, established The Warm Line. It’s a toll-free telephone support system staffed by professional nurses.
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Northwestern Medicine
Chicago, Ill.

Access and Awareness for Mental Health Support Services
In this conversation, Gaurav Agarwal, M.D., chief wellness executive at Northwestern Medicine, shares how the health system approached access awareness within their communities and the steps needed to ensure that mental health support services are available.
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MaineHealth
Portland, Maine

MaineHealth’s workforce development programs help widen the talent pipeline
The MaineHealth Center for Workforce Development creates and strengthens employment and growth opportunities for current employees, students interested in health careers and others in the community.
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Surging Input Costs Create Many Challenges for Hospitals and Health Systems
In this podcast that highlights a new report from the AHA detailing these factors, Philip Pandolph, president and CEO, Meadville (PA) Medical Center and Chair of the AHA Rural Health Services Committee, explains how rising costs for supplies and equipment, drugs, and labor, along with inflation and razor thin margins has left his hospital vulnerable.