Congratulations, Community Stars Jeff and Sam of Egle Nursing & Rehab!
November 24, 2025
One of the very best parts of National Rural Health Day is connecting with partners across the state to hear about the amazing work that not just organizations and communities are doing, but also singular individuals who help build the #PowerofRural. The national Community Stars program helps to recognize individual contributors as it “honors remarkable individuals and organizations going above and beyond for rural health. They exemplify the true spirit of collaboration, turning challenges into opportunities, ensuring access to quality care, and fostering a sense of unity and support within our rural communities.”
Each year, Maryland puts forth a slate of amazing Community Star nominations, calling out just one individual or team to be recognized on the national level. This year, please join the Maryland State Office of Rural Health in congratulating Maryland’s 2025 Community Stars:
“Jeff and Sam are exceptional leaders in rural health whose work at Egle Nursing and Rehab Center has made a lasting impact on their community. Nestled in the mountains of Western Maryland, Egle is a family-oriented facility that provides high-quality, personalized care to older adults in one of the state’s most rural regions. They are hands-on leaders invested in their residents, staff, and the broader healthcare system. As active supporters of LifeSpan Network, they regularly travel to Annapolis to advocate on behalf of rural providers and older Marylanders, meeting with legislators and participating in policy discussions to ensure rural voices are heard. Their combination of heart and strategy has built a strong, resilient, and compassionate care environment that stands as a model for others.”
Way to go, Sam and Jeff!
https://powerofrural.org/2025-community-stars/