Upson Regional Medical Center: A Committed KidsABC Participant
From the Rural Health Report published by Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. In 2023, Upson Regional Medical Center was named as one of eight health care facilities to be included in the “Kid Ready” initiative, a collaboration between Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM), its Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center (GRHIC) and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (Children’s). This year, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 26, the Upson Regional Medical Center Emergency Department was recognized for its commitment to strengthening pediatric emergency care in Upson County. URMC was celebrated for reaching key milestones as a participating hospital in the Kids Alliance for Better Care (KidsABC). Georgia rural hospitals face unique challenges in their ability to treat and keep pediatric patients in their communities, and KidsABC is focused on improving access to quality pediatric care. “Prior to the KidsABC initiative at Upson Regional, ...
