Healthcare in US
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Understanding Healthcare Deserts in America
Over 80 million Americans live in areas designated as healthcare deserts. Learn what causes these gaps in access and how they affect communities across the country.
The Mental Health Crisis: Why 150 Million Americans Can't Find a Therapist
Over half the U.S. population lives in a mental health professional shortage area. The gap between demand and supply is widening -- and geography is the biggest predictor of whether you can get help.
Rural vs Urban: Two Americas of Healthcare Access
A ZIP code in downtown Denver and a ZIP code in rural Wyoming are separated by more than miles. The gap in healthcare access between rural and urban America is growing -- and the consequences are measured in years of life expectancy.
Emergency Room Deserts: When 30 Minutes Means Life or Death
For heart attacks, strokes, and traumatic injuries, every minute matters. Yet 29 million Americans live more than 30 minutes from the nearest emergency department. The consequences are measured in preventable deaths.
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