The Wallowa County Health Care District partnered with PRC to administer a CHNA, revealing alarming behavioral health findings.

The Wallowa County Health Care District partnered with PRC to administer a CHNA, revealing alarming behavioral health findings.
In reviewing the data, it’s clear that disparities between urban & rural markets persist, particularly when it comes to access in healthcare.
Patients bypassing their local hospital can lead to lower patient volumes and revenue, putting some rural hospitals at risk of closure.
Rural communities tend to be older with increasing health needs, while health care resources are often scarce and/or geographically distant.