American Hospital Association November 22, 2024
No one goes into the health care field unless they want to care for people, but often we care for others so much that accepting care for ourselves is difficult. Add to that the fact that there is still stigma in seeking mental support; and in rural hospitals it can be especially difficult, as resources are limited. Even in the rare occasions that there are multiple locations available, health insurance may require those suffering to ask for help from the co-workers they see every day.
As a leader in health care, I support 14 facilities across six states. The majority are in rural locations, many of which are critical access hospitals (CAHs). As I visited many of the facilities in...