Rural hospital closures impact communities in the U.S.
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Rushing to the hospital has become a familiar scene during the pandemic. But for those living in rural areas, getting to the closest medical center can be a “big” challenge. It’s true all around the world including the United States where dozens of hospitals in the countryside have been shut down for years.
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