Rural Hospitals Look for Innovation To Address Provider Shortages

WSIU Public Broadcasting

Jun 26, 2026

Interview with Damon Harbison, President of Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, and Alexis Hackstadt, a registered nurse who recently joined the Good Samaritan staff. They discuss provider shortages in the rural setting and initiatives to attract and retain staff.

Health workforce supply and demand · Recruitment and retention of health professionals · Illinois