In Sandpoint, Idaho, patients face challenges accessing gynecological care due to the departure of OB-GYNs following the criminalization of abortions in the state. This has led to limited access to services such as hysteroscopies and endometriosis treatments. Patients like Jonell Anderson have to travel long distances for care, adding stress to their experiences. As a result, hospitals have cut labor and delivery services, and there is a shortage of OB-GYNs in the state. The situation has prompted some community members to consider leaving due to the lack of healthcare access, impacting the overall healthcare system in Idaho.
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Idaho’s OB-GYN Exodus Throws Women in Rural Towns Into a Care Void
