- Ashley Hinson advocated for increased investment in rural health facilities to better meet community health needs, emphasizing the importance of local access to care (Telegraph Herald, 8/14/24).
- She highlighted the need for equitable healthcare access regardless of geographic location, stating that all people deserve healthcare providers no matter their zip code (Telegraph Herald, 8/14/24).
- Hinson identified persistent staffing shortages in rural Iowa hospitals, particularly difficulties recruiting specialists, which undermines health services in underserved areas (Globe Gazette, 9/7/23).
- She secured over $1 million in federal funding to expand and modernize rural maternity units and sought further investments to boost delivery capacities in underserved regions (Daily Nonpareil, 5/15/24, The Gazette, 5/17/24).
- Despite these investments, challenges remain as some rural maternity facilities are still unable to meet regional demands, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities in healthcare access for special populations (Daily Nonpareil, 5/15/24).
Ashley Hinson Advocated For Investments In Rural Health Facilities In 2024 According to Telegraph Herald, "This facility is making an investment in the community," Hinson said. "They are meeting the community needs." [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 8/14/24]
Ashley Hinson Promoted Equitable Healthcare Access Regardless Of Zip Code In 2024 According to Telegraph Herald, 'People need providers no matter what their zip code is,' Hinson said. [Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), 8/14/24]
September 2023: Ashley Hinson Highlighted Staffing Shortages In Rural Iowa Hospitals According to Globe Gazette, "While visiting MercyOne's oncology and cardiac wings, Hinson said staffing issues are a common concern she hears throughout the state -- especially in rural Iowa. 'A lot of our conversations revolved around workforce,' Hinson said. 'It's challenging to recruit doctors to Iowa, especially specialists.'" [Globe Gazette, 9/7/23]
2024: Hinson Cited Rural Iowa Health Access Challenges In Support Of Physician Bill According to Daily Nonpareil, "'Iowans in rural communities often have challenges accessing medical care, facing limited space in hospitals, and having to drive far distances to see specialists or receive treatments,' Hinson said in a news release." [Daily Nonpareil (Council Bluffs, Iowa), 1/25/24]
Hinson Secured Federal Funding For Iowa Maternity Units According to Daily Nonpareil, "Hinson also secured $1.1 million to expand and modernize the maternity health care unit at the Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics in West Union, and has requested $1.25 million to support the expansion of the Grinnell Regional Medical Center labor and delivery unit, increasing their delivery capacity up to 250 births annually." [Daily Nonpareil, 5/15/24]
Hinson's Office Reported Rural Maternity Unit Needs According to Daily Nonpareil, "According to Hinson's office, the current facility is unable to meet the demands of the rural six-county region that the hospital serves." [Daily Nonpareil, 5/15/24]
2024: Hinson Secured Funding To Expand Rural Maternity Health Facilities According to The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), "Hinson also secured $1.1 million to expand and modernize the maternity health care unit at the Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics in West Union, and has requested $1.25 million to support the expansion of the Grinnell Regional Medical Center labor and delivery unit, increasing its delivery capacity up to 250 births annually." [The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, IA), 5/17/24]