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Bridging the Urban-Rural Divide: Targeting Higher Overdose Mortality in Small Towns
When someone experiences a severe drug overdose in a rural community, the geographic distance to the nearest hospital can turn a life-or-death crisis into an uphill battle. But according to a major funding announcement highlighted by WataugaOnline, the state of North Carolina is radically rethinking rural emergency care. By dedicating ten million dollars in new state funding to the North Carolina Rural Health Transformation Program, officials are transforming first responders from an emergency transport service into a direct, mobile front line for long-term addiction recovery.
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