Missouri Hospital Association

10/02/2026

What does it take to create safer health care workplaces?

MHA's Accountable Leaders for Worker and Environmental Safety convening brought health care leaders together to share strategies, experiences and practical approaches to workplace violence prevention and intervention.

🔗 Read the event recap for key takeaways and insights from the day: https://www.mohospitals.org/newsroom/mha-accountable-leaders-convening-highlights-leadership-collaboration-in-workplace-violence-prevention-and-intervention/

Health care leaders from across Missouri convened Sept. 23 in Columbia, Mo., for “Accountable Leaders for Worker and Environmental Safety,” a multidisciplinary program focused on advancing workplace violence prevention, workforce well-being and organizational safety. Participants represented ope...

10/01/2026

That's a wrap on MHA's 2026 Preceptor Academy!

This week, 32 health care professionals gathered at Mercy Hospital Springfield for the final academy of the year, gaining practical tools to effectively guide new employees, recent graduates and students through onboarding and competency validation.

Thank you to our host hospital and presenter for helping make this year's program a success and supporting the development of Missouri's health care workforce!

09/30/2026

You care. Now see where it can take you. Whether you're drawn to helping people, solving problems or supporting your community, there's a place for your skills in health care.

Find your path: https://www.kccareerpath.org/

09/30/2026

⏰ Two weeks left to save on MHA's 104th Annual Convention!

Register by Wednesday, Oct. 14, to secure the $450 Early Bird member rate and save $50 off the regular $500 rate.

Join hospital and health care leaders from across Missouri, Nov. 4-6 in Kansas City, for three days of learning, connection and fresh perspectives centered on People: The Point of Care.

🔗 Explore the agenda and register: https://www.mohospitals.org/newsroom/register-early-and-save-on-mhas-104th-annual-convention/

09/25/2026

Creating safer workplaces takes collaboration, shared learning and a commitment to supporting the people who care for others.

This week, MHA brought health care leaders from across Missouri together for Accountable Leaders for Worker and Environmental Safety in Columbia. Participants shared real-world approaches to workplace violence prevention, staff support and building stronger cultures of safety.

Thank you to our speakers and attendees for contributing their experiences, ideas and lessons learned. The connections made and strategies shared will help hospitals continue strengthening safety for their teams and the communities they serve.

09/24/2026

Your next career could be closer than you think. KCcareerpath connects you with health care career opportunities across the Kansas City metro, from patient care to technology, business and more. Explore your options today: https://www.kccareerpath.org/

09/23/2026

MHA recently joined Sen. Kurtis Gregory and Rep. Terry Thompson for a visit with leaders and staff at Ray County Hospital and Healthcare in Richmond, Mo.

The visit provided an opportunity to see the hospital's inpatient unit and emergency department and discuss issues affecting rural hospitals and the communities they serve. Conversations included the value of swing beds in keeping patients closer to home, the hospital's participation in the Show-Me High Value Network and the importance of the 340B Drug Pricing Program.

Thank you to Ray County Hospital and Healthcare for hosting and helping connect policymakers with the day-to-day realities of delivering care in Missouri communities.

🔗 Read more: https://www.mohospitals.org/newsroom/legislators-visit-with-ray-county-hospital-and-healthcare-leaders/

09/22/2026

What an inspiring two days at the MAHA/MAHVRP Annual Convening! Volunteers and auxiliary leaders from came together to exchange ideas, develop new skills, and celebrate the vital role volunteer programs play in supporting health care organizations. From leadership and recruitment strategies to advocacy, inclusion, and community engagement, every session reinforced the incredible dedication of those who give their time in service to others.

Thank you to all who helped make this event a success and for your ongoing commitment to strengthening health care across Missouri. We look forward to continuing the momentum throughout the year.

09/18/2026

MHA supports the work of the Missouri PQC to improve maternal and infant health outcomes across the state.

Maternity care access remains a significant challenge in Missouri, and this latest look at maternity care deserts underscores the importance of collaboration and innovative solutions to support mothers and families.

Follow the Missouri PQC for more resources, updates and work underway across Missouri.

More than half of Missouri’s counties are now classified as maternity care deserts, a new March of Dimes report found. A closure can increase travel times by almost 30 minutes, data shows.

09/18/2026

Leadership lessons are even more valuable when they come from those putting them into practice every day.

Today’s MHA Health Care Leadership Series featured a leadership panel with:

◾Brady Dubois, President and CEO, Boone Health
◾Shelbie Alexander, Director of Community Health, Carroll County Memorial Hospital
◾Farrah Fite, Senior Vice President of Strategic Communications and Marketing, Missouri Hospital Association

Moderated by Jill Williams, MHA Vice President of Workforce Development, the conversation gave participants an opportunity to ask questions, hear firsthand perspectives and gain practical insights on navigating leadership in health care.

Thank you to our panelists for sharing their experiences and investing in the next generation of Missouri health care leaders!