For many rural residents, the largest obstacle to getting health care is transportation. Mobile health units, telemedicine and care at home are options being developed for rural residents today.
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Hospitals use variety of tools to reach patients
From the Rural Communities series
Ed Akrt of Paris, Ill., is one of the first to mark his community on a large map showing areas of food and health care access deficits or “care deserts” at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur.





