I've also worked in rural healthcare and I've seen firsthand the need that we have here in our district for for mental health care, for emergency rooms, for labor and delivery. We have an extreme shortage [in rural healthcare] that has caused bad outcomes for so many. I've talked with sheriff's departments about this, with local providers as well. The need is great along with our volunteer firefighters and our local ems. (01:01–01:06)
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