Rural health

Jonas Nursing & AACN Announce a Call for Applications for the New Cohort of Doctoral Nursing Scholars

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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Today, Jonas Nursing , a leading supporter of doctoral nursing education in the U.S., and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) announce the launch of the eighth cohort of the Jonas Scholars program.

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  • Today, Jonas Nursing , a leading supporter of doctoral nursing education in the U.S., and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) announce the launch of the eighth cohort of the Jonas Scholars program.
  • Under next-generation family leadership, Jonas Nursing will bolster this initiative with a redesigned curriculum focused on preparing future nursing faculty leaders through four key pillars: mentoring, leadership development, policy, and teaching.
  • Jonas Nursing is the signature impact area of Jonas Philanthropies, whose other impact areas include Vision Health, Children’s Environmental Health, and Nature-Based Climate Solutions.
  • For more details about the Jonas Scholars program, visit AACN’s website or contact Noah Brown, Jonas Grant Manager, at [email protected] .

Flinn Foundation Names Leadership of Arizona’s Statewide Bioscience Committee

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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The committee, administered by the Flinn Foundation, is the statewide leadership group responsible for overseeing Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap, the long-term strategic plan to guide the growth and development of the state’s bioscience sector.

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  • The committee, administered by the Flinn Foundation, is the statewide leadership group responsible for overseeing Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap, the long-term strategic plan to guide the growth and development of the state’s bioscience sector.
  • Barton, who became a committee member in 2013, will be in a committee leadership position for the first time.
  • Over the next 18 months, the committee’s guidance will be critical in the Flinn Foundation’s planned update to Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap—the first since 2014.
  • Carter joins a distinguished group of community and bioscience leaders who have led the committee since its inception in 2002.

Chartis Unveils Top 100 Critical Access and Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals for 2024

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Chartis, a comprehensive healthcare advisory firm, today announced the 2024 Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals and the 2024 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals.

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  • Chartis, a comprehensive healthcare advisory firm, today announced the 2024 Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals and the 2024 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals.
  • Based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®, this annual program recognizes outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals.
  • It’s wonderful to see so many new facilities join the ranks of our Top 100 alumni.”
    Included among this year’s recognized facilities are 23 Critical Access Hospitals earning Top 100 status for the first time, as well as 19 Rural & Community Hospitals receiving their first Top 100 honor.
  • Two Critical Access Hospitals – Barrett Hospital & HealthCare (MT) and Brodstone Healthcare (NE) have each earned their 13th Top 100 award, while 14 facilities claimed their 9th Top 100 award in the Rural & Community Hospital category.

Chartis Study Reveals America’s Rural Hospitals Fall Deeper into the Red as ‘Care Deserts’ Grow Bigger

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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“America’s rural hospitals have been battling against drivers of instability for more than a decade, but this newest research suggests this crisis has accelerated quickly to previously unseen levels,” said Michael Topchik, National Leader, The Chartis Center for Rural Health.

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  • “America’s rural hospitals have been battling against drivers of instability for more than a decade, but this newest research suggests this crisis has accelerated quickly to previously unseen levels,” said Michael Topchik, National Leader, The Chartis Center for Rural Health.
  • “To learn the percentage of rural hospitals in the red has shifted 7% and now includes half of all rural hospitals is startling and should serve as an urgent call to action for everyone invested in rural healthcare.”
    “We are seeing a rapidly deteriorating environment for rural hospitals,” said Alan Morgan, NRHA CEO.
  • Key findings from this study include:
    50% of America’s rural hospitals are operating in the red.
  • 55% of independent rural hospitals are operating in the red, while 42% of system affiliated rural hospitals are operating at a loss.

Wipfli's 2024 State of Rural Healthcare Report Unveils Optimism Amidst Financial Challenges

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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MILWAUKEE, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wipfli LLP (Wipfli), a top 20 advisory and accounting firm, announced today the release of its second annual "State of Rural Healthcare Report," providing a comprehensive analysis of the current landscape and future outlook for rural healthcare organizations. The report, based on a survey of over 100 rural healthcare entities across 26 states, sheds light on the financial concerns, strategic priorities, and challenges in rural health.

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  • MILWAUKEE, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wipfli LLP (Wipfli), a top 20 advisory and accounting firm, announced today the release of its second annual " State of Rural Healthcare Report ," providing a comprehensive analysis of the current landscape and future outlook for rural healthcare organizations.
  • The report, based on a survey of over 100 rural healthcare entities across 26 states, sheds light on the financial concerns, strategic priorities, and challenges in rural health.
  • The report highlights the optimism prevailing among rural healthcare organizations, with 91% expressing either "cautious" or "complete" optimism about their financial viability.
  • "The resiliency of rural healthcare organizations heading into 2024 is impressive," said Kelly Arduino, healthcare practice leader at Wipfli.

Clarius Dual-Array Wireless Handheld Scanner for Whole-Body Ultrasound Imaging Now Available in Australia

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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Clarius Mobile Health , a global leader in wireless ultrasound solutions, announces its revolutionary Clarius PAL HD3 wireless handheld whole-body ultrasound scanner is now available in Australia.

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  • Clarius Mobile Health , a global leader in wireless ultrasound solutions, announces its revolutionary Clarius PAL HD3 wireless handheld whole-body ultrasound scanner is now available in Australia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240123100314/en/
    Emergency physician Dr. Oron Frenkel scans a patient using the new Clarius PAL HD3 wireless ultrasound scanner, which is the only whole-body ultrasound scanner that delivers high-definition images from the skin down to 40 cm depth.
  • It's the 11th wireless handheld ultrasound scanner in the Clarius specialty ultrasound lineup.
  • Ultrasound.

Former Geisinger President and CEO, Glenn D. Steele Jr., MD, PhD, Joins Amplifire as a Strategic Advisor

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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Dr. Steele will play a vital role with Amplifire in providing tools to help shape positive behaviors and practices within health systems to create a positive impact on clinician well-being and patient outcomes.

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  • Dr. Steele will play a vital role with Amplifire in providing tools to help shape positive behaviors and practices within health systems to create a positive impact on clinician well-being and patient outcomes.
  • From 2013-2018, Dr. Steele was Chairman of xG Health, a Geisinger-affiliated consultancy designed to spread the organization's principles across the U.S. healthcare system.
  • “A recognized leader in quality, innovation and population health, Dr. Steele will be a driving force as Amplifire expands its impact.
  • Dr. Steele is a member of the National Academy of Medicine and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Simply Healthcare Plans Awards $85,000 Grant to Pace Center for Girls to Combat Youth Mental Health Crisis

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Friday, December 8, 2023
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Jacksonville, Fl., Dec. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pace Center for Girls (Pace) received a $85,000 grant from Simply Healthcare Plans (Simply) to support Pace’s Reach Therapy model, a community-based program designed to meet the mental health needs of girls ages 11-18 and their families.

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  • Jacksonville, Fl., Dec. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pace Center for Girls (Pace) received a $85,000 grant from Simply Healthcare Plans (Simply) to support Pace’s Reach Therapy model, a community-based program designed to meet the mental health needs of girls ages 11-18 and their families.
  • The model is designed to take into consideration each girl’s unique strengths, their experiences as young women, and histories of trauma when creating their individualized plans of care.
  • This partnership aims to empower girls and young women and underscores the importance of community members coming together to combat the youth mental health crisis.
  • This includes efforts around mental health, maternal and children’s health, disease management, secondary education, workforce development, rural health and more.

DocGo Expands Mobile Health Services with Santa Cruz County, Arizona Department of Health

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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(Nasdaq:DCGO), a leading provider of technology-enabled mobile health services, today announced the expansion of its vaccination and public health initiatives in Arizona through a new contract with the Department of Health in Santa Cruz County, Arizona.

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  • (Nasdaq:DCGO), a leading provider of technology-enabled mobile health services, today announced the expansion of its vaccination and public health initiatives in Arizona through a new contract with the Department of Health in Santa Cruz County, Arizona.
  • Beginning in late November, DocGo now operates a mobile clinic to enhance vaccine accessibility in a rural area with limited access to medical resources.
  • Santa Cruz County is designated as a medically underserved area by the Arizona Department of Health Services.
  • DocGo previously offered flu and COVID vaccines in mobile clinics with Santa Cruz County Health Department, as well as with the Maricopa County Health Department and the state of Arizona Department of Health.

Avera Receives Grant to Increase Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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Sioux Falls, S.D., Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avera Health announces grant funding of $950,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice over a three-year period to enhance the availability of trained sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs) for victims of interpersonal violence.

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  • Sioux Falls, S.D., Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avera Health announces grant funding of $950,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice over a three-year period to enhance the availability of trained sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs) for victims of interpersonal violence.
  • “This grant will enhance access to SANE-trained personnel, especially in rural areas,” said Rachael Sherard, Senior Vice President for Rural Health at Avera.
  • “We are excited about this program that will directly benefit victims of sexual assault in the rural Midwest, from both tribal and non-tribal communities,” Canton said.
  • Additionally, rural hospitals and their staff will benefit from the 24/7 access to sexual assault nurse examiners, as will local law enforcement and others involved in seeking justice for victims.