Progressive Health Group

04/25/2026

NRHA applauds the House for passing the Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act, which reauthorizes the Rural Health Care Services Outreach Programs that expand service delivery and improve population health. Read more: https://www.ruralhealth.us/blogs/2026/04-april/outreach-reauthorization-bill-passes-in-the-house

04/16/2026

02/16/2026

Service, integrity, and commitment—values that continue to guide our mission and shape the care we provide every day.

This Presidents' Day, we reflect on the leadership principles that strengthen our communities and renew our dedication to serving with compassion and respect.

02/14/2026

At Progressive Health Group, our hearts are with our patients, families, and team members who make healing possible every day. Thank you for trusting us with your care. Happy Valentine’s Day! 💙

02/12/2026

02/12/2026

The Mississippi Senate unanimously passed a bill Wednesday designed to help rural hospitals open needed services, joining the House in advancing proposals to support struggling facilities by loosening the state’s certificate of need law. https://ow.ly/Q7IS50Yex2o

02/10/2026

Mississippi has been awarded nearly $206 million through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program to strengthen rural hospitals and health care services.

Lawmakers have expressed concerns about limited legislative oversight and have advanced bills requiring:

-Quarterly reporting by agencies distributing funds
-Competitive bidding for vendors and contractors
-Prioritization of funding for rural communities with the greatest need

Planned initiatives include statewide health assessments, regional EMS systems, telehealth expansion, workforce recruitment, and facility and technology upgrades—all aimed at improving care in underserved areas.

Ryan Kelly of the Mississippi Rural Health Association emphasizes: “These funds are for rural providers that are struggling—not urban hospitals.”

With careful oversight and transparent implementation, Mississippi aims to maximize the impact of these federal dollars and ensure that rural communities benefit.

Read more:

Republican Gov. Tate Reeves led Mississippi’s application for the funds, with support from the Mississippi State Department of Health and Division of Medicaid.

02/06/2026

Federal funding wins are heading to Mississippi. 🏛️💰
Senator Roger Wicker praised the passage of key appropriations bills delivering major investments in defense, health research, education, and infrastructure.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3Mo08up

02/05/2026

February is American Heart Month. ❤️

Did you know heart disease affects millions of Americans each year? Knowing your numbers, managing stress, and making heart-healthy choices can help protect your heart.

02/03/2026

Learn about the risks rural healthcare facilities face related to cyberattacks, as well as cybersecurity tools and resources available to help prepare and respond.

02/03/2026

Our patients are the reason we do what we do. Every visit, every story, and every moment of trust inspires our teams to provide compassionate, high-quality care.

Happy National Patient Recognition Day from all of us at Progressive Health Group—we’re grateful for you today and always. 💙

02/02/2026

Rural Emergency Hospitals (REHs) are often misunderstood. They are not closures—they keep 24/7 emergency care and outpatient services available in communities that might otherwise lose access.

At Progressive Health Group, we believe every rural community deserves high-quality emergency care and strong local hospitals. Our mission is to support rural patients and providers and ensure that no community is left without the care it needs.