MY TURN: Caring for the community you call home
I grew up in Idaho. I played in our lakes, walked the streets of my hometown and went to school with neighbors who are now my patients. Today, as a physician in North Idaho, I care for families in the same community that raised me. That connection is invaluable. It shapes how I approach patient care, understand concerns and build trust.
Idaho faces a growing physician shortage, particularly in critical specialties. But the challenge is not only about increasing numbers — it’s about ensuring physicians choose to practice here. Those of us who were raised in Idaho carry an understanding of our communities that can’t be taught in a textbook. We know the culture, the economic realities and the barriers that affect health. That insight strengthens the care we provide. Care that feels personal because it is personal.
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