As More Rural Hospitals Close, Advocates Walk To Washington

By Will Huntsberry

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Millions of Americans rely on rural hospitals for emergency medical care. But in the last five years, these facilities have been shutting down more frequently than in previous years. A group of activists from across the country are walking nearly 300 miles from North Carolina to Washington, D.C. to draw lawmakers’ attention.

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Source:: http://www.npr.org/2015/06/14/414466952/as-more-rural-hospitals-close-advocates-walk-to-washington?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=healthcare