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wgc123 t1_j2tnnqc wrote

Reply to comment by Temporary_Target4156 in Healey should give rural Massachusetts a seat at the table - The Boston Globe by GlobeOpinion

Massachusetts is a leader on medical stuff in several different ways, so building on one of our strong points would be a great idea

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GreatAndPowerfulNixy t1_j2v5ldd wrote

WMA has one level I trauma center (Baystate Medical Center) whose service area covers one of the largest geographic regions in the northeast. Compared to the Boston metro area with seven level I trauma centers. It's kind of bananas.

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Temporary_Target4156 t1_j2v78sc wrote

Exactly. More medical services means more jobs, better health for the region, and more money to hopefully spend on infrastructure

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thewags05 t1_j2w96yp wrote

I work remotely and recently moved from the Burlington area out to Western Mass. I can confirm that trying to find a primary care physician out here is an exercise in futility. I've had a couple of places tell me to check back in 2024 in mid 2022

For now, it's easier just to drive back to my old one by Boston.

Weirdly specialty care can be a little easier, but you better not have an HMO that requires a referral.

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