Rural hospitals are more than just medical facilities—they are lifelines for millions of Americans living in small towns and rural communities. In an era where healthcare is evolving rapidly, and access disparities are growing, rural hospitals play a vital role in ensuring that people in underserved areas receive the care they need. Their importance extends…

Sepsis remains a formidable public health challenge, with recent data highlighting both alarming trends and promising advancements in its management. Rising Incidence and Economic Impact Between 2016 and 2021, U.S. hospitalizations for sepsis surged by nearly 40%, escalating from 1.8 million to 2.5 million cases. This uptick is partly attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic’s influence…

The Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES) Each year, approximately 350,000 persons in the United States experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) or sudden death; approximately 90% of persons who experience an OHCA die. Despite decades of research, median reported rates of survival to hospital discharge are poor (10.4%) and have remained virtually unchanged…

Sepsis is a life-threatening emergency that happens when your body’s response to an infection damages vital organs and, often, causes death.[1] Learn more about the symptoms of sepsis, which kills 350,000 adults each year in the United States. Anyone can die from sepsis, however younger children, seniors, those with compromised immune systems, minorities, and those…