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Related: About this forumFAFO! MAGA County Loses Only Hospital Thanks To Trump - The Logical Leftist
In this eye-opening video, we dive into the shocking closure of Glenn Medical Center, the only hospital serving the rural community of Willows, California. After 75 years of dedicated service, this vital healthcare facility shut its doors on September 30th, leaving 30,000 residents without immediate access to emergency medical care.
What led to this devastating situation? The federal government, under the Trump administration, eliminated the hospital's critical access designation, a status that ensures rural communities can access emergency healthcare. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), led by Dr. Oz, determined that Glenn Medical Center no longer met the distance requirement, forcing locals to travel over 30 miles for emergency services.
Join us as we explore the implications of this closure, the broader trend of rural hospital shutdowns, and the impact of significant Medicaid cuts from the Trump Big Beautiful Bill. With nearly 200 rural hospitals closing since 2005 and over 700 at risk, this issue is more pressing than ever.
Hear from local leaders like Vice-Mayor Rick Thomas, who calls this a tragedy for the community. Well also discuss the financial struggles that rural hospitals face, including low insurance reimbursement rates and dwindling patient numbers.
Dont miss this critical conversation about healthcare access in rural America and what it means for the future of our communities.
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FAFO! MAGA County Loses Only Hospital Thanks To Trump - The Logical Leftist (Original Post)
TexasTowelie
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AverageOldGuy
(3,047 posts)1. A "MAGA County"?
Does the video present evidence that this is a MAGA county?
Dont know because I dont watch these rambling, long videos that usually dont deliver on their click bait headlines.
TexasTowelie
(123,549 posts)2. The county voted for Trump and other MAGA candidates in 2024.
That should suffice as far as evidence is concerned.
COL Mustard
(7,655 posts)4. A brief Wikipedia search
Shows that the last time the county didnt vote Republican was 1964.
They knew what they were voting for. The chickens just came home to roost a little sooner than they expected.
moonshinegnomie
(3,696 posts)6. it voted over 2-1 for the moron
COL Mustard
(7,655 posts)3. Way to own the libs and show them brown people!
Now enjoy that 100-mile or more trip to Sacramento for your hospital visits
You voted for it, you enjoy it and the rest of us will pay for it.
mwb970
(11,981 posts)5. And they ALL voted for trump.
These stories all seem the same to me: republicans voting repeatedly against their own interests.
I feel so owned.