Blaine Township (Jerauld County) in South Dakota is a rural community with limited access to medical care. Most of the healthcare is provided by two local hospitals – Mitchell and Wessington Springs, which provide quality medical services to the residents of Jerauld County. Other than the two hospitals, there are also several smaller medical facilities in Blaine Township that offer basic health care for primary and acute illnesses, preventative health care, and access to specialist services. These facilities strive to ensure adequate health care for all members of Blaine Township, however due to the rural nature of the area, many patients still travel outside of Blaine Township for more specialized treatments or tests. Additionally, due to limited resources there can be delays in accessing healthcare or long wait times at these smaller facilities. Despite this, residents in Blaine Township have access to quality healthcare that meets their needs and minimizes their out-of-pocket costs.
The health of a city has many different factors. It can refer to air quality, water quality, risk of getting respiratory disease or cancer. The people you live around can also affect your health as some places have lower or higher rates of physical activity, increased alcohol intake, smoking, obesity, and cancer rates.