Tag: Tri-County News
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Addressing a growing physician shortage may not be as simple as adding more doctors
If the physician shortage is the result of too much demand (for health care services) and too little supply (physicians to provide health care services), the marketplace answer would be to either lessen demand or increase supply. Policymakers are trying to adjust both sides of this equation to make sure that people get the care…
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Suicidal situations present challenges in rural communities
The need for good mental health care is clear, but rural communities often have few resources to provide it. Jail cells serve as temporary safe places for suicidal individuals, and many who respond to suicidal intentions say they feel inadequately trained to deal with such situations.
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Duckfest contestants hindered by summery weather
The weather was a little too good for the annual duck hunting competition in Gackle, N.D., known as Duckfest.