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Archive Home > 2006 > August > 24 > Wanted: Rural health providers

Wanted: Rural health providers

Geographic isolation and lower pay make it difficult for clinics in rural areas to recruit enough providers to meet patient demand

By Christopher Stollar / The Bulletin
August 24, 2006

For months, Chance Steffey has been trying to hire another doctor and nurse practitioner.

But after each interview, the La Pine Community Clinic manager has received the same answer for the job offers: No.

The responses may be simple, but the reasons vary. They all contribute to a doctor....

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