Rural Arizona Doctor's Retirement: A Looming Health Crisis
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Dr. Donald Smith, a beloved 67-year-old doctor in Arivaca, Arizona, faces retirement challenges due to a nationwide shortage of primary care doctors willing to work in remote areas. With a critical gap in care, Arizona ranks 6th in the nation, and Arivaca, with a year-round population of 500, relies heavily on Smith for routine checkups and house calls. The clinics parent organization, United Community Health Center, is still searching for a replacement, with Smiths retirement deadline extended through the summer. As this doctor retirement wave hits rural America, communities like Arivaca brace for change, hoping for a reliable care provider soon.
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