I live in a rural town where the nearest hospital closed last year and now I lie awake wondering if my chest pain is nothing or if I will die because I cannot get help in time.
More people experience this than they realize.
Geographic isolation from healthcare transforms normal bodily sensations into existential threats, creating a chronic state of medical vulnerability.
“Where Are You with Healthcare systems and access globally?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.