Kathie Evenhouse, a 73-year-old cancer patient, prefers rural life for its community support. Residing in Pella, she experiences healthcare challenges navigating long trips to specialists in Iowa City. Mahaska Health, a local hospital, allows her to access critical consultation remotely with experts, enhancing her treatment options. However, funding for the Iowa Cancer Affiliate Network, which provides these connections, is at risk due to federal budget cuts initiated by the Trump administration. Iowa's escalating cancer rates compound the urgency of maintaining quality healthcare access in rural areas.
"It's really an advantage for me because I can see the experts; I can get their input."
"For me to go to Iowa City, my whole day is gone."
"The funding and job cuts at NIH and CDC are part of a broad government restructuring by the Trump administration, directed by Elon Musk's cost-cutting effort known as DOGE."
"Iowa has the country's second-highest incidence of cancer a rate that's accelerating. Only Kentucky's rate is worse."
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