The Hospital as a Convener in Rural Communities
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Description
Examines the traditional and non-traditional role of rural hospitals as
conveners that support community health initiatives and population health. Discusses examples of approaches used by rural and urban serving hospitals from Michigan and Virginia. Offers steps for hospitals on becoming a convener, and suggests community stakeholders for forming partnerships to improve health and well-being in their
communities.
Date
04/2021
Type
Document
Organization
American Hospital Association
Tagged as
Behavioral health · Community engagement and volunteerism · Food security and nutrition · Hospitals · Housing and homelessness · Population health · Schools · Transportation · Michigan · Virginia