Community Health Center Closes, Patients Face Risks

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Susan Bushby liked her local health center for many years. It was a welcoming place where staff knew all the patients.

Last month, the Franconia health center closed its doors forever. Officials said Medicaid cuts caused this important and sad closure.

About 1,400 patients must now drive much farther for care. Many of these patients are older or have serious health issues.

This closure shows financial problems in rural health care systems. Many hospitals and centers face closure because of low funding.

The CEO had to make hard choices to save other centers. The community feels much grief because their center is gone.

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Why did Susan Bushby like her local health center?

She liked it because it was a welcoming place where staff knew all the patients.

What caused the Franconia health center to close?

Officials said Medicaid cuts caused the closure.

How many patients need to drive farther for care after the closure?

About 1,400 patients must now drive much farther for care.

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