M.D. Mrs. Mullins was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 84. This segment highlights Mrs. Mullins follow-up visit with Dr. Hutchins two years after her cancer diagnosis. Also, in this segment, Doctor David interviews Dr. Laura Hutchins regarding cancer care for the older patient. Rural Health Care Migration from rural communities to urban communities has taken its toll on the rural health care system. Younger community members are attracted to urban communities and our professionals are attracted to the larger and more lucrative urban opportunities.
Rural communities are older, poorer, and have less access to health care.
Lack of transportation, fewer family members near-by and fewer medical facilities hamper our rural citizen's access health care. Doctor David discusses newer approaches that can help rural communities receive the health care they need. In this episode Doctor David delves into the science of aging. Scientists are working to uncover the mystery of how we age to improve the quality and quantity of life. Theories regarding the physiology of aging point to cells, genes and hormones as possible keys.