"Doc Albany," a documentary by Ben Proudfoot, explores the healthcare challenges in Albany, Georgia, spotlighting Dr. Jim Hotz and Dr. Sheena Favors. It highlights the National Health Service Corps, which helps place clinicians in underserved areas and aids with their student debt. Proudfoot emphasizes the alarming prevalence of medical deserts in rural America, celebrating the Corps as a vital solution. The film is the final installment of the Impact Films initiative, focusing on the transformative stories of healthcare professionals returning to their communities.
"I was taken aback at how much of the United States is a medical desert and what a high percentage of rural counties don't have access to healthcare and hospitals."
"When I found out about the National Health Service Corps, I just thought that was an amazing program, an amazing solve to a difficult problem."
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