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Doulas Enhance the Birthing Experience

In this Members in Action podcast featuring maternal and child health efforts, Aisha Syeda, Program Manager at the American Hospital Association is speaking with Mary Schwaegerl, an Obstetrics Director and Julia Yoder, a Marketing & Public Relations Director at Brookings Health System, as they share the impact of their volunteer doula program at Brookings's New Beginnings Birth Center.

San Luis Valley Hospital Delivers When Families Need Obstetric Care

In this conversation, San Luis Valley Hospital's Monica Hinds, R.N., director of emergency services and obstetrics, and Stephanie Posorske, certified nurse midwife, discuss their approach to cross-training units with minimal resources, and partnering with community stakeholders to keep the lights on for new and future families.
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The First 1,000 Days of Life: Creating Brighter Futures for New Moms and Babies

In this conversation, two experts from Intermountain Health discuss their "First 1,000 Days of Life" Initiative that provides wraparound services for at-risk new moms.
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Rural Health Voices #99: Rural Hospitals Past, Present and Future

John Supplitt, Senior Director of Field Engagement at the American Hospital Association joined RHV to discuss concerns and possibilities for our rural facilities.
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The Effects of Medicare Advantage on Rural Hospitals With St. Bernards Healthcare

Half of all Medicare beneficiaries get their benefits through Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, which are offered by private companies and in theory should provide the same level of coverage of traditional Medicare.
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A National Staffing Emergency in Rural Health Care

Attracting and retaining skilled health care workers in rural settings is more difficult than ever before, with increasing competition from other employers and dwindling applications.
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Improving Maternity Care for Indigenous Populations

In this conversation, Tina Pattara-Lau, M.D., maternal and child health consultant with the Indian Health Service Office of Clinical and Preventive Services, and Johnna Nynas, M.D. obstetrics and gynecology specialist at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center, explore common disparities and systemic barriers Indigenous people experience in pregnancy and postpartum.
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The Evolution of Rural Emergency Hospitals as a New Model of Care

Rural Emergency Hospitals (REHs) officially became a new type of care provider on January 1, 2023.
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The Future of Rural Hospitals and Health Systems

An estimated 61 million rural Americans depend on their hospital as an important source of care and critical pillar of their community.
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Integrating Behavioral and Physical Health to Treat the Whole Person

In the United States, behavioral health and physical health can sometimes be treated as if they are unconnected, usually involving separate sites of care.