Rural hospitals face growing challenges in housing and workforce retention, but in McCook, Nebraska, innovation is taking root (literally). The ROOTS student housing program (Rural Opportunities Offer Tomorrow’s Successes) is the local hospital’s investment intended to strengthen the future of rural health care in southwest Nebraska.
This video tells the story of how McCook Community Hospital is addressing workforce needs by providing dedicated housing for medical residents, interns and health care students. The new 12-unit apartment complex in downtown McCook represents a bold commitment to rural sustainability, community investment and health providers of tomorrow.
From surgical excellence to strategic foresight, McCook’s leadership is shaping a future where rural communities thrive on their own terms.