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Rural hospitals

With a large percentage of rural hospitals in the state at risk of closing, health care will look different — and perhaps less accessible.

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Nearly half of rural hospitals at risk of closure in Mississippi, new data shows

Avatar photo by Devna Bose July 24, 2023July 24, 2023

A newly updated report shows that 34 of Mississippi’s 74 rural hospitals could soon close.

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A quarter of Mississippi’s rural hospitals could close within three years, report shows

Avatar photo by Devna Bose April 25, 2023April 25, 2023
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Feds reviewing designation of Holly Springs hospital, but have not rescinded rural ER status, CEO says

Avatar photo by Devna Bose April 14, 2023April 14, 2023
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Days after being named Mississippi’s first rural emergency hospital, Holly Springs hospital’s designation is under review

Avatar photo by Devna Bose April 12, 2023April 14, 2023
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Delta hospital, once projected to close within 6 months, will stay open until next year

Avatar photo by Devna Bose April 6, 2023April 6, 2023
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In last ditch effort to stay open, Holly Springs hospital ends inpatient care

Avatar photo by Devna Bose March 31, 2023March 31, 2023
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‘Slightly more breathing room’: Fewer rural hospitals at risk of closure, but threat still looms

Avatar photo by Devna Bose February 8, 2023February 13, 2023
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