Rural Health Today
Hillsdale Hospital
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Rural Health Today is a podcast from Hillsdale Hospital that focuses on health topics relevant to rural communities. It addresses issues such as access to care, wellness, and local health services, offering insights and information for residents of rural areas. Episodes aim to educate and inform listeners about practical health concerns and resources.
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Rural Health Summit: Ben Miles, President of Chelsea Hospital 17.09.2026 23минToday we’re talking about the unique needs of rural. President of Chelsea Hospital, Ben Miles, is here to share his perspective and insights. We’ll talk about serving specific needs in communities, using partnerships to fill gaps, utilizing technology, and of course, what it all has to do with rural health. Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPod https://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealthtoday7665 Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/ Follow Ben Miles on social media! https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-miles-a069007/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/trinity-health-mi/ https://www.instagram.com/trinityhealthmi/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvOAAoT7iBOpFmKlNUomZxg https://www.facebook.com/TrinityHealthMI -
September 14, 2026: How Voting Impacts Rural Health 14.09.2026 17минRural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode: Joshua Ferner Et al., “The Effect of Open Primaries on Turnout and Representation,” October 30, 2024, https://bipartisanpolicy.org/report/the-effect-of-open-primaries-on-turnout-and-representation/, Bipartisan Policy Center. Fair Vote, “Voter Turnout,” https://fairvote.org/resources/voter-turnout/?section=turnout-in-the-united-states. National Governors Association, “2026 Gubernational Elections,” 2026, https://www.nga.org/governors/elections/. Ballotpedia, “United States Congress elections, 2026,” https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Congress_elections,_2026. Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday.com. -
Rural Health Summit: Beth Charlton, President/CEO of Covenant Healthcare 10.09.2026 41минToday we’re talking about partnerships. President and CEO of Covenant HealthCare, Beth Charlton, BSN-RN, MSA, is here to share his perspective and insights. We’ll talk about how lasting partnerships strengthen healthcare, serving rural communities, and of course, what it all has to do with rural health. Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPod https://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealthtoday7665 Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/ Follow Beth Charleton social media! https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-charlton-08b25713/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/covenant-healthcare/ https://www.instagram.com/covenantbariatrics/?next=%2F&hl=en https://www.facebook.com/CovenantHealthCare -
Rural Health Summit: Mark Eastburg, CEO of Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services 03.09.2026 25минToday we’re talking about global healthcare. Mark Eastburg, president & CEO of Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, is here to share his perspective and insights. We’ll talk about barriers to care, serving rural communities, and gain some insights into today’s state of mental healthcare and of course, what it all has to do with rural health. Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPod https://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealthtoday7665 Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/ Follow Mark Eastburg on social media! https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-eastburg-13b0239/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/pine-rest-christian-mental-health-services/ https://www.instagram.com/pinerestgr/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/PineRest -
August 31, 2026: Facility Fee Proposals, National Storm Damage & Expanding Primary Care Access in Texas 31.08.2026 5минRural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode: Twilight Greenaway Et al., “Hurricane Lala Passes Big Island: Hawaiʻi Spared From Direct Hit,” August 15, 2026, https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/08/hurricane-lala-brings-rain-and-strong-winds-thousands-on-hawaii-island-lose-power/, Honolulu Civil Beat. Joseph S. Pete, “2 Methodist Hospitals campuses have power again, offering public food and services,” August 18, 2026, https://nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/article_58a16c9f-b147-427c-bed9-9007ad31f581.html?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_The_Times_of_Northwest_Indiana&fbclid=IwY2xjawT9erNwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4BcplBpGKi72APyCMIiTHemUnNCkZM9vFSlXN-Wzg6GYqmTX86J6DqJ35WCA_aem_knYqaiBHKDJx0OGlMzTrlQ, NWI Times. Aaron Dorman, “Power Down,” August 26, 2026, https://chicagohealthonline.com/northwest-indiana-storms-power-outage-health/, Chicago Health. The Associated Press, “'Survival mode': Indiana residents endure a ninth day without power,” August 21, 2026, https://www.wunc.org/2026-08-21/survival-mode-indiana-residents-endure-a-ninth-day-without-power, WUNC News. Kristiane Huber, “How States Are Navigating the Intersection of Disasters and Public Health,” May 5, 2026, https://www.pew.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2026/05/05/how-states-are-navigating-the-intersection-of-disasters-and-public-health, The Pew Charitable Trust. American Hospital Association, “Fact Sheet: Facility Fees,” February 2025, https://www.aha.org/fact-sheets/2025-02-20-fact-sheet-facility-fees. Stephen Abresch, “Michigan Introduces Facility Fee Restriction Legislation,” April 10, 2026, https://archive.ascfocus.org/content2/articles-content/articles/2026/digital-debut/michigan-introduces-facility-fee-restriction-legislation, ASC Focus. Jayme Lozano Carver, “Lack of broadband service, funding gives rise to telehealth services in rural clinics,” August 6, 2026, https://www.texastribune.org/2026/08/06/rural-texas-telehealth-services-broadband-access/, The Texas Tribune. Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday.com. -
Rural Health Summit: Robert Mach, CEO of Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital 27.08.2026 25минToday we’re talking about rural healthcare barriers. Robert Mach, CEO of Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital is here to share his perspective and insights. We’ll talk about transportation, EMS services, affordability, and gain some insights on how legislation impacts hospitals and of course, what it all has to do with rural health. Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPod https://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealthtoday7665 Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/ Follow Robert Mach on social media! https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertwmach/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/schoolcraft-memorial-hospital/ https://www.instagram.com/schoolcraftmemorial/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/schoolcraftmemorial Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPod https://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealthtoday7665 Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/ Follow Robert Mach on social media! https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertwmach/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/schoolcraft-memorial-hospital/ https://www.instagram.com/schoolcraftmemorial/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/schoolcraftmemorial -
August 24, 2026: Hospitals Dropping Government Payers, Waiver Program Rules & Rural Tribal Health Training 24.08.2026 5минRural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode: Elizabeth Casolo, “Mount Sinai quietly stops accepting some new patients with government-backed plans,” August 19, 2026, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/mount-sinai-quietly-stops-accepting-some-new-patients-with-government-backed-plans/, Becker’s Hospital Review. Elizabeth Casolo, “450,000 New Yorkers risk losing health coverage in wake of $7.5B federal funding cut,” September 10, 2025, https://www.beckerspayer.com/payer/450000-new-yorkers-risk-losing-health-coverage-in-wake-of-7-5b-federal-funding-cut/, Becker’s Payer Issues. Sydney Halleman, “Hospitals feel the pinch as more patients lose insurance,” August 4, 2026, https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/hospitals-feeling-pinch-patients-lose-insurance/826764/, Healthcare Dive. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, “CMS’ program history,” https://www.cms.gov/about-cms/who-we-are/history. Nicole Huberfeld & Matthew Lawrence, “Why It Matters: HR1’s Change to Medicaid Waiver Budget Neutrality Rules,” February 19, 2026, https://petrieflom.law.harvard.edu/2026/02/19/why-it-matters-hr1s-change-to-medicaid-waiver-budget-neutrality-rules/, The Petrie-Flom Center. Phil Galewitz, “Trump Team’s Use of Arcane Budget Rule Threatens Medicaid Coverage,” August 14, 2026, https://kffhealthnews.org/medicaid/trump-cms-medicaid-expansion-1115-waivers-budget-neutrality-arkansas/, KFF Health News. The University of Arizona News, “U of A and Gila River Health Care (an entity of the Gila River Indian Community) launch nation's first MD-granting medical school branch within a Tribal Nation,” August 18, 2026, https://news.arizona.edu/news/u-and-gila-river-health-care-entity-gila-river-indian-community-launch-nations-first-md. Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday.com. -
Rural Health Summit: Alex Roehling, Chief Strategy Officer of Holland Hospital 20.08.2026 24минToday we’re talking about community impact. EVP & Chief Strategy Officer of Holland Hospital, Alex Roehling, is here to share his perspective and insights. We’ll talk about serving rural communities, how to form lasting partnerships, and gain some insights into today’s social and political climate toward healthcare and of course, what it all has to do with rural health. Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPod https://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealthtoday7665 Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/ Follow Alex Roehling on social media! https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-roehling-274a1322/ https://www.facebook.com/HollandHospital https://www.linkedin.com/company/holland-hospital/ https://www.instagram.com/hollandhospital/?hl=en -
August 17, 2026: New Ransomware Threats, CMS' Final PPS Rule, & a Hometown Rural Health Training Program 17.08.2026 5минRural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode: U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation Et al., “#StopRansomware: Gunra Ransomware,” August 10, 2026, https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/2026-08/aa26-222a-stopransomware-gunra-ransomware_508c.pdf. Giles Bruce, “Gunra ransomware targets hospitals: CISA, FBI issue new warning,” August 12, 2026, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-information-technology/cybersecurity/gunra-ransomware-targets-hospitals-cisa-fbi-issue-new-warning/, Becker’s Health IT. Department of Health and Human Services, “Medicare Program; Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals (IPPS) and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System and Policy Changes and Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Rates; Requirements for Quality Programs; Other Policy Changes; and Adoption of Updated Versions of Certain Health Information Technology Standards,” https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-08-04/pdf/2026-15833.pdf. Miranda A. Franco & Jennifer F. Hananoki, “CMS Releases Fiscal Year 2027 IPPS and LTCH Final Rule,” August 10, 2026, https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/08/cms-releases-fiscal-year-2027-ipps-and-ltch-final-rule, Holland & Knight. Meghan Basler, “CMS Proposes 2.4% IPPS Update for FY 2027 with Targeted Payment Adjustments, DSH Reductions, and Expanded Oversight Across Hospital Policies,” https://www.appliedpolicy.com/cms-proposes-2-4-ipps-update-for-fy-2027-with-targeted-payment-adjustments-dsh-reductions-and-expanded-oversight-across-hospital-policies/, Applied Policy. Mitch Carr, “Target 7: Southwest Virginia medical school tackles rural healthcare crisis,” August 10, 2026, https://www.wdbj7.com/2026/08/10/target-7bridging-gap-southwest-virginia-medical-school-tackles-rural-healthcare-crisis/, WDBJ7. Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday.com. -
Rural Health Summit: Bob Riney, CEO of Henry Ford Health 13.08.2026 37минToday we’re talking about global healthcare. Chief Executive Officer of Henry Ford Health Bob Riney is here to share his perspective and insights. We’ll talk about big system healthcare delivery, serving rural communities, social determinants of health, and gain some insights into today’s social and political climate toward healthcare and of course, what it all has to do with rural health. Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPod https://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealthtoday7665 Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/ Follow Bob Riney on social media! https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=henry%20ford%20health https://www. linkedin.com/company/henry-ford-health/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-riney-6380337/ https://www.instagram.com/henryfordhealth/?hl=en -
August 10, 2026: Primary Elections, Payer Contract Transparency, & Caring for Rural Unhoused Populations 10.08.2026 4минRural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode: Alan Condon, “The payer policy problem draining hospital revenue: 6 things to know,” July 31, 2026, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/the-payer-policy-problem-draining-hospital-revenue-6-things-to-know/?origin=BHRE&utm_source=BHRE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=8018I7467278H7C, Becker’s Hospital Review. Healthcare Financial Management Association, “The State of Payer Negotiations: Data, Visibility and Financial Performance,” July 28, 2026, https://www.hfma.org/payment-reimbursement-and-managed-care/the-state-of-payer-negotiations-data-visibility-and-financial-performance/?utm_campaign=Content_HFMA_Daily_FY25&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_sqU-ITZrRHYjTCRg3wX_BPCV_UEg8eQO0vlN23NIY3lBeIVfkOCMVL5EidB4mJqt8Z9fdfBLrCzlCnlctJJCR3svg4OhK4YSNvRAX5xhxnppMlJc&_hsmi=430796013&utm_content=430796013&utm_source=hs_email. Dede Biles, “Healthcare for the Homeless in Aiken provides assistance and education about local resources,” August 4, 2026, https://www.postandcourier.com/aikenstandard/news/local/aiken-rural-health-services-homeless/article_3f3f5ac4-1685-46d3-905a-65b6a613e64d.html, Aiken Standard. Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday.com. -
Advancing Health in Service to a Statewide Community with Dr. David Miller 06.08.2026 45минDr. David Miller, CEO of Michigan Medicine and executive vice president for medical affairs the University of Michigan, joins us on today’s episode of Rural Health Today. Today we’re talking about coordinating goals and success across healthcare management, collaborations and patient care. Dr. Miller is here to share his expertise on leading a healthcare organization to improve quality and patient experience. We’ll talk about measuring success, national advocacy, and of course, what it all has to do with rural health. Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPodhttps://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealthtoday7665 Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/ Follow our guest! https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidcmillermd/https://www.linkedin.com/company/michigan-medicine/https://www.facebook.com/MichiganMedicine -
August 3, 2026: Rural Cybersecurity Enhancement, Healthcare Layoffs & an Aging in Community Program 03.08.2026 4минRural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode: Congresswoman Erin Houchin, “Houchin Introduces Bipartisan Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act,” July 27, 2026, https://houchin.house.gov/media/press-releases/houchin-introduces-bipartisan-rural-hospital-cybersecurity-enhancement-act. U.S. Congressman Glenn Thompson, “Thompson Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Rural Hospitals' Cybersecurity Infrastructure,” July 27, 2026, https://thompson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/thompson-introduces-legislation-strengthen-rural-hospitals. Kelly Gooch & Kristin Kuchno, “The hospitals, health systems cutting jobs in 2026,” July 29, 2026, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/the-hospitals-health-systems-cutting-jobs-in-2026/, Becker’s Hospital Review. Madeline Scheetz, “Shuttered Chicago hospital to lay off 500,” July 1, 2026, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/shuttered-chicago-hospital-plans-mass-layoffs/, Becker’s Hospital Review. Healthcare Staff Et al., “Fierce Healthcare Layoff Tracker—MaineHealth reorgs hit 83; Tower Health cutting 160 at PA hospital,” July 29, 2026, https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/finance/fierce-healthcare-layoff-tracker-2026-job-cuts-eliminations-health-systems-hospitals, Fierce Healthcare. Madeline Scheetz, “Kansas hospital CEO to resign amid ‘significant workforce reduction’,” July 23, 2026, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/kansas-hospital-ceo-to-resign-amid-significant-workforce-reduction/, Becker’s Hospital Review. Wil Day, “Layoffs coming as financially troubled Kansas hospital tries to ‘stabilize’,” July 23, 2026, https://www.ksn.com/news/state-regional/pratt-regional-medical-center-layoffs/, KSN News. Kim Chockley, “PRMC Announces Urgent Care Clinic Closure and Critical Financial Situation,” February 18, 2025, https://prmc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Feb2025PRMCUpdate.pdf, Pratt Regional Medical Center. Lee Cowan, “Home, not alone: Helping aging seniors in rural America,” July 26, 2026, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/home-not-alone-helping-aging-seniors-in-rural-america/, CBS News. Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday.com. -
Rural Health Fractured: Pioneering Rural Health Communications & Advocacy 30.07.2026 42минWe are thrilled to have Benjamin Frederick, associate vice president of advocacy and government relations, with us on today’s episode of Rural Health Today. Today we’re talking about rural health advocacy. As an advocacy leader in the state of Michigan, Ben’s insights on this topic will help us better understand the changing needs of rural hospitals and how we can lead conversations with legislators to address these needs. We’ll talk about healthcare industry changes, advocacy efforts, and of course, what it all has to do with rural health. Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPod https://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealthtoday7665 Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/ Follow our guest! https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-frederick-msml-3625201/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/memorial-healthcare/ https://www.facebook.com/memorialhealthcare -
July 27, 2026: CMS Proposal for Provider Tax Reduction, Rural Trauma Care & High School Rural Health Programs 27.07.2026 3минRural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode: Alan Condon, “CMS proposes Medicaid provider tax rule to cut federal spending by $246B: 8 things to know,” July 22, 2026, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/cms-proposes-medicaid-provider-tax-rule-to-cut-federal-spending-by-246b-8-things-to-know/, Becker’s Hospital Review. American Hospital Association, “CMS issues proposed provider tax rule,” July 21, 2026, https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2026-07-21-cms-issues-proposed-provider-tax-rule. Amani Sampson, MD, MS Et al., “Unequal paths to care: How region, rurality, and deprivation determine transport to verified trauma centers among the critically injured,” August 2026, https://www.surgjournal.com/article/S0039-6060(26)00157-1/fulltext, Surgery Journal. Don Hartley, “Youths Get A Jumpstart on Rural Healthcare At UA,” https://tuscaloosathread.com/alabama-rural-health-pipeline-students/, Tuscaloosa Thread. Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday.com. -
Rural Health Fractured: Developing Mental Health Resources in Rural America 23.07.2026 42минChuck Strand, executive director at Rural Minds, joins us on today’s episode of Rural Health Today. Today we’re talking about mental healthcare access in rural communities. Chuck is here to provide information on the state of mental healthcare, issues in the care models of mental health, and its impact on communities. We’ll talk about stigma, barriers to care, and of course, what it all has to do with rural health. Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPod https://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealthtoday7665 Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/ Follow our guest! https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckstrand/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/ruralmindsus/ https://www.facebook.com/ruralmindsus -
July 20, 2026: Cyclosporiasis, Maternity Care Closures, & Innovating Rural Health for Veteran Care 20.07.2026 4минRural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Cyclosporiasis Outbreak with Unknown Source,” July 14, 2026, https://www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/outbreaks/07-26/index.html. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Clinical Overview of Cyclosporiasis,” February 29, 2026, https://www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/hcp/clinical-overview/index.html. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “About FoodNet,” April 28, 2018, https://www.cdc.gov/foodnet/about/. American Medical Association, “Cyclospora,” Jul 9, 2026, https://www.ama-assn.org/public-health/infectious-diseases/cyclospora. Lena Sun, “How much did CDC cuts really impact this cyclosporiasis outbreak?,” July 15, 2026, https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/07/15/how-much-did-cdc-cuts-really-impact-this-cyclosporiasis-outbreak/, The Washington Post. Victoria Forster, “Unresolved Cyclospora Parasite Outbreak Raises Questions About CDC Cuts,” July 14, 2026, https://www.forbes.com/sites/victoriaforster/2026/07/13/unresolved-cyclospora-outbreak-raises-questions-over-cdc-cuts/, Forbes. Madeline Scheetz, “17 maternity service closures in 2026,” July 14, 2026, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/rural-health/rural-workforce/3-maternity-closures-in-3-weeks/, Becker’s Hospital Review. Cheryl Whitney, “Bridging the distance: Bringing care closer to home for rural Veterans,” July 8, 2026, https://news.va.gov/148097/bringing-care-closer-home-rural-veterans/, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday.com. -
Holding the Door Open for Healthcare Access in Rural North Dakota with Brock Sherva 16.07.2026 49минRural Health Today is pleased to welcome today’s guest, Brock Sherva, chief executive officer of Northwood Deaconess Health Center in North Dakota. Rural hospitals play a unique and vital role in their communities. In this episode, Brock will share how he’s leading his hospital to close care gaps and serve rural patient populations with the services they need. We’ll talk about nonprofit healthcare, unique service lines, and of course, what it all has to do with rural health. Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPod https://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealthtoday7665 Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/ Follow Brock Sherva on social media! https://www.linkedin.com/in/brock-sherva-9b1544a1/ Follow Northwood Deaconess Health Center on social media! https://www.linkedin.com/company/northwood-deaconess-hc/https://www.facebook.com/NDHC1 -
July 13, 2026: Maternity Care Deserts, Rising Public Health Threats & Paramedics in Pick-Ups 13.07.2026 5минRural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode: Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform, “Stopping the Loss of Rural Maternity Care,” June 2026, https://chqpr.org/downloads/Rural_Maternity_Care_Crisis.pdf. Stephanie Armour, “New Disease Threats Follow Trump Administration’s Health Program Cuts,” July 2, 2026, https://kffhealthnews.org/public-health/new-disease-threats-follow-trump-administrations-health-program-cuts/, KFF Health News. Grace van Deelen, “Trump Administration to Remove Hundreds of Deep-Ocean Observation Instruments, Dismantling $368 Million Program,” June 3, 2026, https://eos.org/research-and-developments/trump-administration-to-remove-hundreds-of-deep-ocean-observation-instruments-dismantling-368-million-program, Eos. U.S. Department of Agriculture, “USDA Confirms Presence of New World Screwworm in the United States,” June 3, 2026, https://www.aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-announcements/usda-confirms-presence-new-world-screwworm-united-states. Nikhil Ranadive, M.D. Et al., “CDC Operational Guidance for Investigating Locally Acquired Mosquito-Transmitted Malaria,” May 21, 2026, https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/75/rr/rr7501a1.htm. Sarah J. Topping, “Statement from the Southampton Town Trustees Regarding Vibrio Vulnificus,” April 23, 2026, https://www.southamptontownny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/46859/04-23-2026-Trustees-Press-Release---Statement-from-the-Southampton-Town-Trustees-Regarding-Vibrio-vulnificus, Town of Southampton Board of Trustees. Rick Mayer, “Florida is up to eight cases of Vibrio vulnificus – so-called 'flesh-eating bacteria' – in 2026,” June 12, 2026, https://www.wusf.org/health-news-florida/2026-06-12/florida-is-up-to-eight-cases-of-vibrio-vulnificus-so-called-flesh-eating-bacteria-in-2026, WUSF. Amy Maxmen, “‘We Live With Fear’: In Congo, Doctors Face Ebola With Little Protection,” June 5, 2026, https://kffhealthnews.org/public-health/ebola-congo-virus-outbreak-drc-africa-health-workers-bundibugyo/, KFF Health News. U.S. Agency for International Development, https://oig.usaid.gov/. Molly Castle Work, “Minnesota's ‘sprint medic' pilot program aims to get paramedics to rural emergencies faster,” July 1, 2026, https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/06/30/minnesotas-sprint-medic-pilot-program-aims-to-get-paramedics-to-rural-emergencies-faster, Minnesota Public Radio News. Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday.com. -
Rural Health Fractured: Designing Rural Healthcare for Aging Populations 09.07.2026 49минDr. Carrie Henning-Smith, 2026 president of the National Rural Health Association joins us on today’s episode of Rural Health Fractured. Today we are talking about rural healthcare and aging. Dr. Henning-Smith will share her experience providing aging care in rural communities as well as her research into the social infrastructure of rural health. We'll talk about caregiver burnout, medicare access and of course, what it has to do with rural health. Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPod https://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealthtoday7665 Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/ Follow our guest! https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-henning-smith-b448242b8
