Overcoming geographic isolation

There are a lot of advantages to living in an isolated area, away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. We work hard to provide services more commonly located in a metropolitan area. There is satisfaction in being self-sufficient and able to spread your wings and start a new venture such as an off-campus diagnostic center or a courier route. We enjoy certain advantages in this environment. Changes in medical care delivery systems get to us slowly, giving us time to plan for the impact. Antibiotic-resistant organisms are slower to move in and are easier to control. The blood donor population is loyal and at a low risk for disease. Community involvement in many activities is easy to find and major cultural and sports events are within 1-3 hour's drive in any direction. All these factors combine to make our remote facility an attractive, yet challenging place to work.