Using AI for second opinions: “In a matter of seconds, it essentially renders a [breast cancer] risk assessment.”

Using AI to improve stroke outcomes in rural Missouri: “We can save your life."

PFLAG Sedalia makes space for 'people seeking support for themselves or for their loved ones.'

"Our goal has always been to ensure that kids are getting services without having to drive really far distances."

Overcoming the barrier of rural transportation with 'the power of people and of volunteers.'

"As senior centers, we're constantly looking at our communities and trying to see what works."

Connecting residents to resources: 'Something that seems small can make all the difference in someone's life.'

Programs for Sedalia seniors, 'kind of started in the fitness realm, but then it's grown.'

"Families will tell us that donating (breast) milk can help them along their grief journey."

With oral health in rural Missouri, 'the thought process is – take the care to where they're at.'

"Our goal is to keep people as independent as possible in the communities of their choice."

Showing high schoolers ‘there's so many careers other than doctors and nurses.’

Social self-comparison: "Examining how we use social media and the effects on us is really important."

"People don't have to show up as the perfect person to receive help or care from their community."

"If my family hadn't stepped in and helped me, I might have been here on one of these cots."

"I want to figure out how I get out of this so that I can come back and help."

Chronically ill and unhoused: 'It's not easy out here. I wouldn't wish this on anybody.'

Hogs for Hunger: "Providing a great service to individuals in our community who are seeking assistance at our food pantries."

"To be the best for your farm, to be the best for your family – you have to also take care of yourself."

“When we were looking for ways to support the farmer and the farm family, we looked first at ourselves.”