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COVID made shortages of doctors and nurses even worse. Rural hospitals still struggle

Keokuk County Hospital needs three physicians to staff its emergency room, but currently has just two. The hospital is seeking to hire a third full-time doctor to work in the ER and help treat patients at the 14-bed facility. (Iowa Public Radio)
Keokuk County Hospital needs three physicians to staff its emergency room, but currently has just two. The hospital is seeking to hire a third full-time doctor to work in the ER and help treat patients at the 14-bed facility. (Iowa Public Radio)

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