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West Valley faces high uninsured rate

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West Valley faces high uninsured rates. Here's how local clinics are responding.

Breakdown
  • Mobile clinic brings monthly care to underserved West Valley communities 3s
  • Uninsured rate in Northwest Valley is 17.3%, nearly double state average 30s
  • Barriers include cost, transportation, and language differences 22s
  • Preventive care visits are less frequent; higher rates of obesity and food insecurity 39s
  • Clinic offers culturally appropriate care, addressing language and understanding 1m 11s
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