In any healthcare system, there is a set of patients who suffer from challenging, chronic illnesses and utilize emergency services at a higher rate than average. They often lack access to reliable primary care, especially when the nearest clinic may be dozens of miles away. Out of necessity, the only way these patients access healthcare [...]

September 23, 2020 Delta Regional Authority celebrates 15th DLI Executive Academy graduating class. CLARKSDALE, MS – Today, the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) congratulates five new Missouri graduates of the Delta Leadership Institute (DLI) Executive Academy.  This graduating class marks the 15th year of DLI-trained regional leaders equipped to improve the economic competitiveness and social viability of the [...]

A Health Network Partnering Project Report Research & Preparation November 2018 – April 2019 Partnering Agencies Great Mines Health Center Washington County Health Department Washington County Community Partnership Washington County Memorial Hospital Washington County Ambulance District View the Report

Vote “yes” on Amendment 2 on August 4, 2020.  It will expand Medicaid eligibility in Missouri to adults that are 19 years old or older and younger than 65 whose income is 133% of the federal poverty level or below, which would effectively expand Medicaid to those with incomes at or below 138% of the federal [...]