Rural Health Today

Osteopathic medicine is a cornerstone of our national healthcare, and the Michigan Osteopathic Association (MOA) plays a vital role in advancing the practice of osteopathic medicine in our state. The ...

7 Mar 202450min

Access to healthcare is vital to rural communities, but as rural healthcare grows more challenging to sustain, many systems have realized they can’t do it on their own. On today’s episode, hosts JJ an...

29 Feb 202440min

Access to healthcare is vital to rural communities, but as rural healthcare grows more challenging to sustain, many hospitals have realized they can’t do it on their own. On today’s episode, hosts JJ ...

22 Feb 202427min

Michigan healthcare policy is never standing still. Thanks to rural health policy advocates, we have representation among policy makers, but every hospital needs to be actively aware of the changes in...

15 Feb 202438min

Many rural hospitals around the nation are fighting the same battles in legislation, operations, and workforce. Advocacy and connection are essential to understanding the issues and taking necessary a...

8 Feb 202442min

Michigan healthcare legislation directly impacts both the day to day activity and long term sustainability of healthcare organizations. If rural hospitals want to be involved, we have to stay updated ...

1 Feb 202439min

Maternal health is vital to a rural community's well being, especially labor and delivery care. As OB units close all over the country, the rural OB's that remain face growing challenges to keep their...

25 Jan 202440min

If you've ever worked in healthcare. you know that healing goes beyond medical treatment. Spiritual well-being is a vital part of a patient's recovery and in healthcare, we have a role in fostering t...

18 Jan 202430min