Grateful

Scientists have begun to chart a course of research aimed at understanding gratitude and the effects on physical and emotional health. They’re finding that people who practice gratitude consistently report a host of benefits:

• Stronger immune systems and lower blood pressure
• Improved resilience
• Higher levels of positive emotions
• More joy, optimism, and happiness
• Acting with more generosity and compassion
• Better quality and quantity of sleep
• Fewer aches and pains
• More likely to take care of their health

At The Center, we have so much to be grateful for every day. 

Kami Norland

“I am grateful for the innovation, inspiration and compassion of the Accountable Communities for Health teams across Minnesota.”

Bethany Adams

“I am grateful for the opportunity to help people who work hard to provide access to quality health care in their communities.”

Angie LaFlamme

“I am grateful for rural providers who are committed to providing quality care to their patients in this ever-changing and challenging health care environment.”

Jere-lyn Fern

“I am grateful for the opportunities that I have had here at the Center and meeting many wonderful people from all the State Offices of Rural Health that we work with.”

Tracy Morton

“I am grateful for 45 states, 1,333 critical access hospitals, thousands of rural communities and countless lives improved with quality care.”

Nicole Clement

“I am grateful to the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy for the dedication that The Center shares with them to the viability of rural hospitals and access to

quality health care.”

Bridget Hart

“I am grateful to witness and be a part of innovation and collaboration that happens every day at The Center!”

Alyssa Meller

“I am grateful for the opportunity to learn from rural communities all over the nation in how they are working together to better the health of their communities.“

Cassandra Rockers

“I am grateful for being able to work with wonderful people both in rural communities and in Duluth!”

Terry Hill

“I am grateful that  our Center has a role in improving the health and wellbeing of rural people across the United States.”

Kim Nordin

“I am grateful for the people who live in rural communities with pride and love. I am inspired by their resilience, creativity and passion for their small towns, reservations and communities!

Joe Wivoda

“I am grateful for the Network Development grantees, especially those that are focusing on behavioral health.”

Debra Laine

“I am grateful for the Network teams who are pioneering a way to change their communities.”

Sally Buck

“I am grateful for the 45 State Flex Coordinators committed to supporting critical access hospitals by improving quality, financial stability and community health.”

Rhonda Barcus

“I am grateful for all the caring folks in health care that help people every day in rural communities, like the one my mom and sister live in.”

Sarah Brinkman

“I am grateful for the 1,600+ small rural hospitals dedicated to making improvements to meet the needs of their communities.”

Phil Birk
“I am grateful for the emergency response volunteers that are first responders in the Iron Range communities where my immediate family lives. I’m also grateful that there are hospitals in Aurora and Ely, Minnesota because Duluth is too far away if my family needs emergency care.”

Becky Gourde
“I am grateful that so many health care organizations are collaborating to improve outcomes in rural areas.”