SEPT NIBJ: The challenges of rural healthcare: Transfers, specialists and emergency care
The Bonner General Health hospital serves the entire population of Sandpoint, making access to specialized emergency care for many residents difficult.
Photo by MAKEILAH LAW
For residents in Boundary and Bonner counties, access to emergency healthcare can be slim. Boundary County Hospital in Bonners Ferry and Bonner General Health in Sandpoint serve as the sole hospitals for each community. For that reason, rural healthcare presents a unique set of challenges.
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