When my son accidentally punctured his eardrum years ago, we rushed him to Mercy Hospital. The doctors’ offices were closed, and Durango didn’t have the time. He was fine, but we felt lucky we had a doctor and services so close. Not everyone in the six counties of our district is so fortunate.
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