Rural Hospitals Face Unique RSV, Flu Challenges

The transcript discusses a mother's experience with her son Dexter's severe respiratory illness, leading to his transfer to a specialized children's hospital. It highlights the challenges of pediatric care in rural areas, including hospital closures and limited access to pediatricians. Valley Children's Hospital in California is featured, addressing rising RSV cases and staffing concerns. The transcript concludes with Dexter's recovery and a statistic showing that over half of Americans lack local pediatricians.

What medical conditions was Dexter diagnosed with during his hospital visit?

• Endo virus and RSV

• Asthma and Bronchitis

• Pneumonia and RSV

• Influenza and RSV

What trend was identified in a 2021 Harvard study regarding pediatric units?

• An increase in pediatric units

• A decrease in pediatric units

• No change in pediatric units

• A shift of pediatric units to rural areas

How many rural hospitals have closed in the past two years according to the University of North Carolina?

• 35

• 25

• 15

• 45

What is one of the main concerns for Valley Children's Hospital as respiratory infections spread?

• Limited medication supply

• Inadequate hospital space

• Insufficient staff

• Lack of medical equipment

What percentage of Americans live in areas without a pediatrician?

• 46%

• 56%

• 76%

• 66%