Goldfinch Health Journal
Rural Health
Why Better Surgery is Critical to the Vitality of Rural Communities and Rural Healthcare
The United States is aging, but rural communities are reaching the “golden years” much faster than urban centers. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the median age in rural counties is significantly higher than in urban ones. Approximately 1 in 5 rural residents is aged 65 or older, compared to 1 in 7 in urban areas. As younger generations migrate toward metropolitan hubs, rural America is becoming disproportionately older. This demographic…
Keeping Care Close: Why Smarter Surgery is the Key to Rural Sustainability
For those of us who are passionate about rural life, we know that our communities aren’t just dots on a map—they are economic anchors. At the heart of that stability is the local hospital. But today, these hospitals face a “perfect storm” of thin margins, workforce shortages, and the heavy toll of the opioid crisis. If you are looking for a way to strengthen rural healthcare, the answer might surprise you:…
North Dakota HHS awards Opioid Settlement grant to Goldfinch Health for prevention program
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the recipients of the latest round of Opioid Settlement Fund grants, including funding for Goldfinch Health’s Billion Pill Pledge program. “Opioid settlement funds allow us to invest in programs that save lives, support recovery and build healthier communities,” said Christopher Joseph, chair of the Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee and general counsel for the Governor’s Office. “We’re proud to partner with organizations doing…
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