Tag: medical desert

Medical deserts are plaguing Ohio; urban areas also feeling the pain 

Medical deserts are plaguing Ohio; urban areas also feeling the pain 

Millions of people live in a medical desert, meaning they have inadequate access to healthcare, both in urban and rural settings. There are a variety of reasons why, including distance to a hospital, lack of broadband internet, lack of transportation and a shortage of healthcare workers. Despite these challenges, there are solutions. Brick by Brick examines workforce training and school health partnerships.  There are different kinds of medical deserts  HealthTech Magazine says, “Areas without access to hospitals, […]

More