Pinedale, Wyoming is building its first hospital, a 10-bed facility that will include a long-term care unit, set to open by summer 2025. This is a rare occurrence in rural America where many hospitals are struggling or closing down. To combat this trend, some rural communities, like those in Wyoming, Kansas, and Georgia, are investing in new hospitals with the help of government programs and private funding. Pinedale’s push for a hospital was driven by a lack of essential services like blood transfusions, prompting local support and a tax increase to fund the project.
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A Few Rural Towns Are Bucking the Trend and Building New Hospitals
