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  • Rural Wisconsin communities seek paths to better health care future

    Parker Schorr

    October 30, 2019 |

    Wisconsin Watch |

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    Response Location: United States, Hurley, Wisconsin

    In order to keep already existing health care facilities open while also planning for the possibility of future expansions, a county in rural Iowa is looking for ways to attract new residents to the area. After considering research that shows "having walkable, bikeable communities improves health and the economy," local officials have launched a trail project that promotes physical health as well as a means of transportation.

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  • How one small Wisconsin hospital was saved amid a statewide rural health crisis

    Parker Schorr

    September 30, 2019 |

    Wisconsin Watch |

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    Response Location: United States, Neillsville, Wisconsin

    Rural hospitals often face a host of problems, especially when it comes to financial troubles; however, a small hospital in Wisconsin has been able to remain open by embracing a merger with a larger health care facility. This has lead to a handful of positive outcomes such as "significantly improved operating margins, higher quality and outcomes and better patient satisfaction"

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