In rural America, patients are waiting for care — sometimes with deadly consequences
It had only been about six months since Katie Ripley finished radiation therapy for Stage 4 breast cancer.
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In rural America, patients are waiting for care — sometimes with deadly consequences
When cancer survivor Katie Ripley got pneumonia, the 25-bed hospital in her small town didn't have the specialized care she needed. But with omicron surging, there was no ICU bed to transfer her to.
Source: wfdd.org
During COVID surges, rural hospitals struggle to transfer patients : Shots
When cancer survivor Katie Ripley got pneumonia, the 25-bed hospital in her small town didn't have the specialized care she needed. But with omicron surging, there was no ICU bed to transfer her to.
Source: npr.org
Palouse adds 68 COVID-19 cases to total
Local health agencies reported 68 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday on the Palouse.
Source: dnews.com
For rural hospitals, the surge of COVID patients can have deadly consequences
The omicron surge has clogged up the health care system, from the ICU to the ER. The consequences are huge for smaller hospitals and, in some cases, it has led to irreparable harm.
Source: kasu.org