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Thursday February 2, 2012

Dr. Dan Shuman (right), who was recruited to the Ashland Health Clinic as part of its mission-focused medicine program, consults with a patient about smoking cessation. Peggy Lowe/Harvest Public Media hide caption

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How One Hospital Entices Doctors To Work In Rural America

KCUR

February 2, 2012 • Instead of offering big salaries and other perks, the CEO of tiny Ashland Health Clinic, in southwest Kansas, lures physicians with "a job that matters." In addition to meeting a real need on a daily basis in Ashland, doctors also get eight weeks off to do missionary work overseas.

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Sunday August 14, 2011

Blog Of The Nation

'Where Are We Going To Get Together And Talk?'

August 14, 2011 • For many people in rural America, post offices aren't just a necessity or a convenience. They are community centers, gathering places, and a sign that they are represented. A cool visualization shows how post offices expanded throughout the country.

Thursday August 11, 2011

Blog Of The Nation

August 11th: What's On Today's Show

August 11, 2011 • In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, making decisions during a deficit, and actor Martin Clunes talks about his series, Doc Martin. In second hour, what's changing in rural America, and hikers recount the tragedy on Grand Teton.