Doctor shortage and maldistribution vex rural West
The West faces an endangered doctor shortage as physicians flock to cities. Montana Idaho Wyoming and Nevada report maldistribution with few in small towns while major urban areas concentrate doctors. Experts urge family practitioners and better rural incentives to lure doctors back.
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Ae Helena
Mont
UPI
Montana
Idaho
Wyoming
Nevada
James Cope
Montana Medical Association
Forsyth, Mont
Western Reserve Medical School
Ohio
Cope
Forsyth
Colstrip
United States
Robert St. John
St. John
Butte
Robert G. Smith
Wyoming State Medical Society
Cheyenne
Casper
Smith
Neil Swissman
Las Vegas
Nevada State Medical Association
Swissman
Oregon
Lee Lewis
State Medical Association
Lewis
Donald Sower
The
Idaho Medical Association
Boise
Twin Falls
Idaho Falls
Pocatello
Coeur d'Alene
Billings
Great Falls
Missoula
Sower
Baden Pi
West
Faith groups push energy conservation covenant
Religious leaders from the United Methodist Church and other denominations urge stewardship of resources amid fears of non renewables. The Interfaith Coalition on Energy promotes a covenant urging churches and synagogues to cut energy use, lower thermostats, turn off lights, and favor efficient cars and public transit.
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David E. Anderson
UPI
George Outen
United Methodist Church
Board of Church and Society
Interfaith Coalition On Energy
Covenant For Conserva
Lutheran Council USA
William H. Millerd
S.J
Millerd
United States
Interfaith Coalition
Union of Hebrew American Septremntess
The
Lutheran Council
Washington
United Presbyterian Church
Church of the Brethren and Network
United Church of Christ's Office
Church
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