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News by Topic: Emergency department and urgent care services

Oct 22, 2024 - Describes the challenges for rural Missouri hospitals in offering healthcare. Discusses common financial issues, rural facility closures over the past decade, and the value in access to emergency care for rural residents.
Source: KFVS 12
Oct 21, 2024 - Discusses a new emergency room in a rural Florida hospital and the benefits of having access to emergency care. Discusses the stigma regarding rural healthcare quality and the role of the Community Health Needs Assessment in identifying healthcare priorities for the community.
Source: WTXL