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Black Americans Still Suffer Worse Health. Here’s Why There’s So Little Progress

KFF Health News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

And most carried three pill bottles or more for various chronic ailments. But Brown called them “lucky,” with enough health insurance or money to see a doctor. The area has stark health care provider shortages and high rates of chronic disease, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.

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Rural Hospitals and Patients Are Disconnected From Modern Care

KFF Health News

APRIL 9, 2025

Walker, 65 and with chronic high blood pressure, was brought in by one of rural Greene County’s two working ambulances. The 20-bed hospital averages a few patients each night, many of them, like Walker, with chronic illnesses. EUTAW, Ala. Leroy Walker arrived at the county hospital short of breath.

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Black Americans Still Suffer Worse Health. Here’s Why There’s So Little Progress

Rural Hospitals and Patients Are Disconnected From Modern Care

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