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Primary care physicians: the unsung heroes of community health. Our latest graphic illustrates their vital role: - A single primary care doctor can improve community longevity twice as effectively as other specialists - They provide essential, cost-effective care through: Preventive screening Early detection Ongoing chronic care management Despite current challenges, primary care remains the cornerstone of a healthy community. It's not just about treating illness—it's about fostering overall well-being. #PrimaryCare #CommunityHealth #PreventiveCare How has your primary care provider contributed to your health? We'd love to hear your thoughts.

How do you measure the value of rural healthcare? The answer is simple: human life. My mother-in-law was diagnosed with anaplasmosis and presented in septic shock—a critical, life-threatening condition. Penobscot Community Health Care aka PenBay, a small rural hospital, shattered the “band aid station” stereotype. It was a high-functioning medical center that delivered expert care, saving her life. I personally observed the seamless handoffs between shifts, care teams and EMS as compassionate, human-centered. Each team and caregiver efforts were nothing short of heroic. After three days she was transferred to MaineHealth Maine Medical Center 1.5 hours away from family—a reminder of how important proximity is in those critical, early moments. Without PenBay, that distance could have been the difference between life and death. Rural hospitals like PenBay are more than necessary—they are irreplaceable lifelines. And yet, since 2010, over 140 rural hospitals in the U.S. have closed. These closures don’t just affect convenience—they affect survival. We must advocate for the support and funding of rural hospitals because, at the end of the day, they are measured by something far more significant than statistics or budgets. They are measured by lives saved—lives like my mother-in-law’s. ❤️🩹 #RuralHealth #SaveRuralHospitals #SepticShock #tickbornedisease #HealthcareAdvocacy #AnaplasmosisAwareness #mainehealth

When the doctors and hospitals take care of our parents or any elderly for that matter in the same way as they would any other 40 ro 50 year old......... They are not doing their patients a favor. This is also a form of inequitable care. People older than 60 or 65 years of age need more time and attention for their health needs. Preventive care. Primary Care. Urgent Care. Yes, all healthcare needs of our parents require special consideration. Special attention. Learn more by visiting Human-Healthcare.com on how we provide your parents personalized, concierge services at home under supervision of American Board Certified Doctors. #parentcare #doctorathome #personalizedmedicine #pakistanistartup

Rehab costs across the US are too inconsistent! From $15 thousand in Ohio to $40 thousand in California for similar treatments. Access to rehab shouldn't depend on where you live. These discrepancies not only impact individuals seeking necessary care but also underscore broader systemic issues within our healthcare system. Everyone deserves the opportunity to receive the care they need without facing financial hardship or inequality. Let's work together to advocate for health equity and reform that ensures every person can access the rehabilitation services necessary for their well-being. Visit advocatesforhealthcare.org to learn more about this critical issue and how you can contribute to positive change. #HealthcareForAll #rehabcosts advocatesforhealthcare.org ahcdpc.com

"If home hospital were a pill, everyone would want to take it." Earlier this week, in our Power is a Social Determinant of Health webinar series, we were joined by Dr. David Levine of Ariadne Labs to learn more about home hospital, and how we might completely reimagine hospital care to make it more equitable for all. One of the promises of home hospital care is reaching more rural populations. Other models include behavioral home hospital and home hospital programs for those experiencing homelessness. Below is a snippet from our conversation, but you can watch the full recording and learn more about all of the innovations in home hospital care here: https://lnkd.in/eC-sE3rV #HealthEquity #Hospital #HospitalCare #AcuteCare #HealthInnovation #HealthDisparities #HealthDesign #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth #RuralHealth #RuralHealthcare

Rehab costs across the US are too inconsistent! From $15 thousand in Ohio to $40 thousand in California for similar treatments. Access to rehab shouldn't depend on where you live. These discrepancies not only impact individuals seeking necessary care but also underscore broader systemic issues within our healthcare system. Everyone deserves the opportunity to receive the care they need without facing financial hardship or inequality. Let's work together to advocate for health equity and reform that ensures every person can access the rehabilitation services necessary for their well-being. Visit advocatesforhealthcare.org to learn more about this critical issue and how you can contribute to positive change. #HealthcareForAll #rehabcosts advocatesforhealthcare.org ahcdpc.com

As more and more rural Americans lose their community hospitals, we're testing ways to bring hospital-level care to their homes. We're proud to be conducting the first randomized controlled trial of rural home hospital to see if this model can help fill this rural acute care gap. Watch this webinar with Home Hospital Director David Levine to learn about the team's innovative work to bring #HospitalAtHome to more patients, equitably:

Dietitians deserve better (fair!) compensation. Check out this infographic Shannon shared below by the Primary Care Dietitians' Association to see the impact dietitians can make (we know it!). We need to demand better access and better pay. #registereddietitians

Lawmakers' healthcare priorities for the 35-day legislative session that begins Monday include how to increase behavioral health treatment beds and community services and hospital workplace violence prevention and capacity challenges. You can read more about those changes here. #oregon #healthcare #healthregulations https://lnkd.in/gpiND6xG