If you live in a rural area — a county of fewer than 50,000 people — please answer the questions below. We’ll use what we learn in follow-up reporting on this issue. If you’re willing to provide additional information or possibly speak to one of our writers, please include your full name and contact information at the end.
 

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* 1. Do you and your family feel like you have access to adequate health care?

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* 2. How far would you have to travel if you or a loved one were experiencing a mental health crisis?

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* 3. In the event of an emergency, how long would it take a critical response unit to reach you (in your estimation)?

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* 4. Do you have reliable access to a local pharmacy?

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* 5. Do transportation challenges or distance from health care professionals impede or discourage you or your loved ones from seeking regular medical check-ups?

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* 6. Are there specific topics you or your loved ones can relate to in our special coverage of rural health care? Are there any other challenges you are facing that are not mentioned in our report, or do you feel that your community provides you with everything that you need from a health care perspective?

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* 7. Is there anything else you'd like to tell us about this topic?

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* 8. If you're willing to share additional thoughts and experiences with an editor from Next Avenue, please provide your contact information below (optional).

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