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COVID-19 Another Challenge for Rural Hospitals

COVID-19 Another Challenge for Rural Hospitals

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Health care providers across the state are struggling to keep up with the demand for services brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nick Brandner, Administrator at Freeman Regional Health Services, says it has been a challenging time..

Brandner says its been a difficult time for staff and patients..

Brandner says threats to the survival of small town health care providers have been around for a while…

Their medical center has twenty-five beds, while their nursing home serves about sixty residents. They also offer clinic services and assisted living facilities.