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Rural health in Boundary County |
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November 9, 2017 |
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By Jeannie Harkness
Boundary Community Clinics Manager
Across America, rural settings allow for a
simpler way of life. However, when it comes to
health care, rural health clinics are anything
but simple. The Rural Health Services Act of
1977 has helped bring healthcare providers to
rural areas, meeting the needs of families that
would otherwise not have access to care.
Physicians, nurse practitioners and physician’s
assistants care for patients with problems
ranging from the common cold to annual
physicals, to chronic and serious issues
including hypertension, diabetes and heart
disease. Rural health clinics have helped
residents of small communities, like Boundary
County, enjoy healthier lifestyles and address
more prominent healthcare needs.
Boundary Community Clinics has been certified as
a rural health clinic by the State of Idaho
since 2014. To qualify, a clinic must be either
located in a non-urbanized area, designated as a
medically underserved area, designated as a
population group or have a geographic health
professional shortage in the area.
In addition, Boundary Community Clinics was
recently re-accredited by the American
Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory
Surgery Facilities, Inc., as a Rural Health
Clinic and is proud to be a part of the Rural
Health Association.
With a full-time physician, two nurse
practitioners, nurses, medical assistants and
administrative staff all living in Boundary
County, our rural health clinic is truly
neighbors caring for neighbors.
Want to find out more? Stop by the clinic on
Tuesday, November 14, anytime from 9 a.m. to 2
p.m. to celebrate National Rural Health Week
with Boundary Community Clinics! |
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