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For Lottie Crouch, 75, the decision on which hospital to take her to after a stroke — and how long that would take — might have been the difference between life and death. Similar decisions are faced every day all over rural Appalachia and the Mississippi Delta. Owen Hornstein / InvestigateTV Debbie Cook was in her pajamas on a summer morning in 2019 when she got a call from her son: “Something bad is wrong with Granny.” The fear in his voice told Cook it was serious. She dialed 911 immediately, knowing it could take time for an ambulance to navigate the country roads in Fentress Coun...

In Appalachia and the Mississippi Delta, millions face long drives to stroke care Doctors say every minute that passes after the onset of a stroke means more damage for patients In Appalachia and the Mississippi Delta, Millions Face Long Drives to Stroke Care By Aneri Pattani, Hannah Recht, and Jamie Grey | May 3, 2021 at 4:13 PM EDT - Updated May 4 at 10:57 AM (InvestigateTV) - Debbie Cook was in her pajamas on a summer morning in 2019 when she got a call from her son: “Something bad is wrong with Granny.” The fear in his voice told Cook it was serious. She dialed 911 immediately,...