Idaho's near-total abortion ban has resulted in severe healthcare access challenges. Hospitals, such as Bonner General Hospital in Sandpoint, have ceased providing obstetric services, leading to major consequences like families facing difficulty in emergency medical situations. For instance, Rachel Castor experienced complications when her son faced a health crisis and needed admission but was denied due to a lack of pediatric care. Additionally, residents like Elaine Gloeckle have struggled to access gynecological care, with physician assistants becoming the primary healthcare providers in the absence of specialists.
Rachel Castor recalls the shocking experience of her son being denied hospital admission during an asthma attack due to the closure of obstetric services by Bonner General Hospital.
After the abortion ban, Bonner General Hospital ended obstetric services, impacting emergency care for families in the area and contributing to the decline in available medical services.
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