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Jun 8, 2026

What the rural healthcare crisis looks like in Alabama

This morning, Kimberly Adams visits one town in Alabama to hear what happens to access to vital health care when a hospital closes its doors.

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Thomasville Mayor Sheldon Day, right, speaks with "Marketplace Morning Report" host Kimberly Adams.
Thomasville Mayor Sheldon Day, right, speaks with "Marketplace Morning Report" host Kimberly Adams.
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What the rural healthcare crisis looks like in Alabama