Hospitals Are Cornerstones in Their Communities Infographic. There are over 5,000 community hospitals in the United States. The care they provide for patients is critical and often extend beyond the four walls of the hospital and into the community. As a result, community hospitals provide 24/7 access to needed medical care, support unmet community needs and serve as economic pillars in the community.

Hospitals Are Cornerstones in Their Communities Infographic

Updated February 2025.

 

Hospitals Are Cornerstones in Their Communities Infographic. There are over 5,000 community hospitals in the United States. The care they provide for patients is critical and often extend beyond the four walls of the hospital and into the community. As a result, community hospitals provide 24/7 access to needed medical care, support unmet community needs and serve as economic pillars in the community.

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