08/28/2026
The second installment of the Patterson Health Center story explores how two long-time rival communities came together to preserve local healthcare within their county.
When facing an unsustainable future for their respective hospitals, Harper and Anthony residents navigated difficult decisions, built trust, and joined forces around a shared vision. The result led to the Patterson Health Center, which opened in 2019 as a stronger, more sustainable healthcare system.
This is more than a story about building a new hospital; it shows what rural communities can accomplish when they choose collaboration over competition.
Check out part two of our three-part series 👇
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/part-2-turning-vision-reality-how-harper-county-chose-collaboration-yclxc