In many parts of the United States, including rural areas like the Shenandoah Valley, there is a shortage of healthcare providers and accessible medical facilities. This scarcity of resources combined with social and economic barriers has made it difficult for people to access necessary healthcare services. Augusta Health has been working to address this issue by bringing medical and primary care services closer to people’s homes.
Recently, Dr. Clint Merritt, the Chief Physician Executive, and Krystal Moyers, the Administrative Director of Community Outreach at Augusta Health were featured on WHSV to discuss the hospital’s efforts to promote health equity. The hospital has received recognition from both the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the American Hospital Association for their work in this area.
During their interviews on the news, Dr. Merritt and Krystal Moyers shared more about Augusta Health’s initiatives that aim to provide primary care services to vulnerable populations in the community. By bringing medical care directly to people’s neighborhoods, Augusta Health is helping to bridge the gap in healthcare access for those who face challenges in reaching traditional doctor’s offices.
If you are interested in learning more about Augusta Health’s work to address health equity issues and provide primary care to vulnerable populations, you can watch the full segments featuring Dr. Merritt and Krystal Moyers on WHSV’s website. The interviews provide valuable insights into the hospital’s efforts to improve healthcare access for all members of the community, regardless of their social or economic circumstances.
