Rural Missourians deserve healthcare close to home

I’m Fighting for Rural Hospitals.

Millions of Americans are facing impossible choices because rural hospitals are being forced to close or eliminate essential services.

Over the past decade, more than 100 rural hospitals have closed. Today, more than 700 additional rural hospitals — nearly one-third of all rural hospitals in America — are at risk of shutting down.

Even when families have health insurance, too many communities no longer have a local hospital where they can actually receive care.

The crisis is especially devastating for maternal healthcare. In the past five years alone, more than 100 rural hospitals have stopped delivering babies, and fewer than half of rural hospitals still offer labor and delivery services.

No one should have to drive hours for emergency care.
No woman should lose access to safe maternity care because of her ZIP code.
No community should be abandoned when healthcare is a lifeline.

Healthcare access should not depend on where you live.