Rural Cities Suffer As Hospitals Close

The video discusses the challenges faced by rural communities in the US due to the closure of hospitals. It highlights personal stories, such as Judith's, who faced delays in medical care. Economic factors, like lack of profitability and paramedic shortages, are cited as reasons for these closures. The video also touches on the broader implications for rural healthcare and the lack of federal support, emphasizing the ongoing struggle for adequate medical services in these areas.

What is a significant challenge faced by rural communities in the US regarding healthcare?

• Abundance of medical facilities

• Long wait times for emergency services

• Excessive healthcare funding

• Overstaffing of medical personnel

Why did the hospitals in Milam County close?

• Due to a natural disaster

• Because of a lack of patients

• As a result of financial difficulties

• Because of government intervention

What happened to the hospital beds from the closed hospital in Rockdale?

• They were loaned out to help with COVID-19 surges

• They were sold to private clinics

• They remained unused in the hospital

• They were destroyed

What is a major reason for the shortage of paramedics in rural areas?

• High salaries offered to paramedics

• Lack of training facilities

• Overabundance of paramedics

• Insufficient pay for paramedics

How many rural hospitals have closed in Texas since 2010?

• 21

• 10

• 50

• 136