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Klickitat Valley Health Selected for Federal Program to Support Rural Hospitals
GOLDENDALE, WA, June 25, 2025 — Klickitat Valley Health (KVH) has been selected to join the first group of hospitals in the Rural Hospital Stabilization Program, a federal program aimed at improving financial stability and enhancing health care services in rural communities.
The Rural Hospital Stabilization Program, supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Federal Office of Rural Health Policy and managed by the National Rural Health Resource Center, is designed to help rural hospitals strengthen operations and better meet community needs.
KVH is one of only eight hospitals chosen nationwide — and the only one selected from the Western United States — highlighting the significance of this opportunity.
As part of the program, KVH will partner with a team of national experts to assess its financial and operational performance. These professionals will help identify gaps in care and provide hands-on support, education and coaching to guide strategy development and assist throughout the implementation process.
“We are deeply honored to be selected for this national program,” said Jonathan Hatfield, CEO of Klickitat Valley Health. “This opportunity recognizes the critical role our hospital plays in the community and represents a powerful investment in the future of rural health care in our region. With this support, we expect to strengthen our services, remain financially stable and build long-term sustainability to better serve the people who rely on us every day.”
KVH will also receive funding to expand services and make needed facility improvements. The program is expected to last 18 to 24 months.
The overall goal of the Rural Hospital Stabilization Program is to improve health care delivery in rural areas nationwide by helping hospitals remain financially strong and responsive to the needs of their communities.