Improving the well-being of rural communities through accessible healthcare.

Our Mission and Purpose

We are committed to preserving access to high-quality healthcare in rural communities through responsible stewardship. We demonstrate that stewardship by providing compassionate, patient-centered care, ensuring the long-term sustainability of our hospitals, and pursuing continuous improvement and innovation to meet the evolving needs of the communities we serve.

Our Core Values

Community — We work alongside our communities as trusted partners in building healthier futures.
Compassion — We foster a culture of compassion, treating every person with dignity, empathy, and respect.
Stewardship — We responsibly manage our resources to ensure the long-term viability of our hospitals.
Excellence — We pursue the highest standards of quality through continuous improvement and innovation.
Accountability — We take responsibility for our actions and honor our commitments.

Dr. Elizabeth J. Pusey, Founder and President

A practicing radiologist with decades of experience, Dr. Elizabeth Pusey founded Rural Wellness, Inc. when her passion for accessible rural healthcare brought her to Fairfax, Oklahoma. Inspired by the community who rallied to save their bankrupt local hospital from closing, Dr. Pusey acquired it along with two area clinics with the goal of revitalizing, updating, and expanding the facilities to bring top-quality healthcare to the community. 

Rural Wellness has since expanded to include two more rural hospitals in the state of Oklahoma, working alongside Avem Health Partners, an Oklahoma City-based hospital management group, to lead operations. Dr. Pusey also heads the Avem Foundation, a 503(c)(3) non-profit with the mission to improve quality of life in rural communities through sustainable programs in such areas as hunger, healthcare, and education. 

At home in California, Dr. Pusey spends her time managing her radiology practice with a focus on women’s health, playing board games with her three children, and reading fiction.

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