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A nonprofit is working to preserve Ellis Island's abandoned 29-building hospital complex, where immigrant families faced medical challenges 75 years ago. The restoration will reveal intimate stories of resilience and hope that shaped America.
A small Ghanaian hospital just won Best Performing Hospital of 2025, even while operating without basic security walls or enough beds. Their success story shows what healthcare workers can achieve when they refuse to let obstacles stop them.
A leading private hospital in The Gambia is doubling down on its commitment to improve healthcare access for citizens. The partnership between Africmed International Hospital and the government shows how public and private sectors can work together to heal communities.
Tanzania is breathing new life into its oldest hospitals with $1.1 million in renovations, ensuring communities continue receiving quality healthcare for generations to come. Bombo Hospital, which has served patients for decades despite aging infrastructure, is getting the upgrade it deserves.
Knox Community Hospital is hosting a free celebration for cancer survivors and their guests, complete with dinner, music, and stories of hope. The "Hope Grows Here" event honors anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer, recognizing that survival begins the moment of diagnosis.
Across MultiCare hospitals, volunteers are showing up before sunrise to soothe newborns, greeting nervous patients with smiles, and bridging language gaps during scary medical moments. Their stories reveal how small acts of presence can transform healthcare into something more human.
Cancer survivors gathered at Piedmont Newton Hospital's first-ever celebration to honor their resilience and the community that helped them heal. Two survivors shared powerful stories about turning their cancer journeys into purpose.
After weeks of debilitating pain from abdominal blockages and ovarian cysts, Madison spent 43 days at Kindred Hospital Denver receiving comprehensive care before moving to rehabilitation. Her journey from bedridden patient to hopeful recovery shows how specialized long-term acute care can turn critical health crises around.
After 25 years turning Saint Mary's into a basketball powerhouse, Randy Bennett finally said yes to his hometown team. A sudden health crisis sent him to the hospital for 10 days, but now he's building Arizona State's comeback story.
When Earnestine arrived at a New Jersey hospital unable to breathe on her own, she needed three people just to help her sit up. Two months later, she walked out ready to continue her recovery.
Margie Crawford and Corky Bowers turned retirement into something more meaningful: volunteering at a hospital gift shop where they help families celebrate new life and comfort those facing loss. Their story shows how purpose, not paychecks, keeps retirees thriving.
A southern Illinois hospital just earned a spot on Forbes' first-ever list of America's best hospitals. SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon stood out for exceptional patient care and clinical outcomes.
A once-bustling hospital in Abia State, Nigeria, abandoned for years, is getting a complete rebuild that will bring modern healthcare back to thousands of residents. Governor Alex Otti personally launched the project, calling it a matter of honoring the vision of past leaders who believed everyone deserved quality medical care.
Hong Kong's Hospital Authority is launching special phone number prefixes so patients can recognize real hospital calls and stop missing urgent medical messages. Starting next week, all hospital calls will display numbers beginning with 18285 or 18286.
Shoppers at The Entertainer toy stores have collectively donated £4 million to four children's hospitals by simply rounding up purchases at checkout. Each hospital has now received £1 million through the micro-donation program.
Young patients at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital received custom Build-a-Bear gifts this Valentine's Day, creating joyful memories during difficult hospital stays. The heartwarming celebration was funded by donor contributions to the hospital's Child Life team.
A small group of 15 women who met in a hospital waiting room in 1966 launched a volunteer program that has now served patients and families for six decades. The SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital Auxiliary in Mount Vernon, Illinois, was honored with a city proclamation and anniversary luncheon celebrating their legacy of compassion.
A nonprofit founded by a survivor's granddaughter is recording the last generation who heard Holocaust stories directly from those who lived through it. Their mission: ensure these stories of survival and resilience live on forever.
A simple toothbrush might be one of the most powerful tools against deadly hospital infections. New research shows patients who brush their teeth in the hospital are 60% less likely to develop pneumonia.
A nonprofit is racing against time to preserve Holocaust history through the last generation who heard survivor stories firsthand. Seventy-five grandchildren have shared their stories, with 500 more waiting to participate.
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