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The Outreach Oncologist for Rural Colorado

Dr. Robert Hoyer, an oncologist with UCHealth in Colorado Springs, dedicates one week each month to providing cancer care in rural southeast Colorado, where access to specialized medical services is limited.

Hospital Stories

Explore 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, or sort stories by category using the filter.
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Turning corner stores into health hubs

Angela Shuman, a community health nurse with Penn State Health, plays a vital role in supporting residents of Reading, Pa., through monthly health check-ins at New Heightz Grocery Store. Her warm, personal approach — like hugging regulars and offering gentle reminders about medication — has built deep trust within the community.
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Alaska hospital kitchen staff get lesson in traditional cooking: seal processing

In a hands-on workshop at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage, Tlingit seal hunter Tim Ackerman demonstrates the traditional method of butchering a harbor seal to a group of chefs, nutritionists and cultural practitioners.

U.S. Hospitals and Health Systems Enhance Patient Safety

Hospitals and health systems across the nation are implementing innovative programs to connect with their communities and enhance patient safety.
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Surgical robot offers incisionless treatment for rectal cancer

A groundbreaking surgical robot known as the ESP robotic platform is now being used at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse to treat early-stage rectal cancer and large polyps with a minimally invasive approach.

Healthy Moms program provides parents with multifaceted supports

Since 1998, Rochester Regional Health’s Healthy Moms program has helped to improve birth outcomes in and around the central New York region.

Hospital's Wellness Wednesday campaign shares tips for peak health

Each Wednesday, Monadnock Community Hospital shares engaging and informative content on topics ranging from nutrition and fitness to mental health and sleep. Its Wellness Wednesday campaign is a community-focused initiative aimed at promoting holistic health and well-being that encourages people to take small, manageable steps toward better health.
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Children’s hospital launches housing program to help disabled youth gain independence

In Bethany, Okla., a new initiative is reshaping the future for disabled youth transitioning into adulthood.
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Saint Peter's University Hospital uses Lightbeam AI to identify at-risk patients, reduce ED visits

Lightbeam Health Solutions and Saint Peter's University Hospital, a 478-bed acute-care teaching hospital in New Brunswick, N.J., have achieved a 7.1% reduction in emergency department visits among high-risk patients. The decrease was driven by Lightbeam’s AI-enabled program that predicts which patients are at risk of avoidable ED visits within 90 days.