Expanding Home Healthcare Services: A Solution for Aging Populations in Rural Areas
As someone who has spent much of her career serving rural communities, I’ve witnessed the shifting needs of our patient populations—especially when it comes to our seniors. One of the most pressing challenges we face today is how to care for an aging population in regions where hospitals are few, distances are long, and medical […]
Strengthening Emergency Preparedness in Rural Healthcare Systems
When you live and work in rural America, you learn quickly that access to care is everything—and often, it’s the difference between life and death. As a healthcare provider rooted in the Mahoning Valley, I’ve seen firsthand the incredible resilience of rural communities. But I’ve also seen their vulnerability when disasters strike—whether it’s a severe […]