11/20/2025
Today, on National Rural Health Day, we celebrate the resilience, dedication, and spirit of rural communities like ours. And this year, we have an especially meaningful reason to give thanks.
We want to extend a deep and sincere thank-you to Congressman Shomari Figures for securing $1 million in appropriations funding for the Jackson Health Care Authority and Jackson Medical Center. This investment is more than a dollar amount. It is a lifeline for our patients, our families, and our future that will allow us to purchase advanced diagnostic imaging equipment, repair and renovate existing hospital infrastructure, and enhance safety and security for both patients and hospital staff.
This support goes far beyond improving a facility - it strengthens our ability to care for our neighbors, support our healthcare workers, and ensure that high-quality healthcare remains accessible close to home. It truly makes a lasting difference.
Thank you, Congressman Figures, for championing rural healthcare and standing with Jackson Medical Center. 💙🏥