Rural Hospitals Face Unique RSV, Flu Challenges

The transcript discusses a mother's experience with her son Dexter's severe respiratory illness, leading to his transfer to a specialized children's hospital. It highlights the challenges of pediatric care in rural areas, including hospital closures and limited access to pediatricians. Valley Children's Hospital in California is featured, addressing rising RSV cases and staffing concerns. The transcript concludes with Dexter's recovery and a statistic showing that over half of Americans lack local pediatricians.

What challenges do rural hospitals face in providing pediatric care?

How does Doctor Karen Dahl describe the current situation regarding pediatric urgent care in her area?