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Post, TX

May 19, 2008

South Plains faces shortage of rural doctors

“For some it's not easy because about 50 percent are 50 years and older and a few have serious medical problems.”

Sunday, May 18, 2008 Story last updated at 5/18/2008 - 2:33 am very day, Dr. Ben Edwards sees between 30 and 50 patients at his small clinic in Post, a rural town in Garza County. via Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

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