"When you're just outside it is definitely hard"

May 21, 2026 | 00m 00s

This storyteller describes the difficulties accessing with minimal transportation and issues with housing

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:60 - 69

GENDER:Male

EDUCATION:High school graduate or GED

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):-xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Bones, Joints and Muscles; Mental Health

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Infections, Injuries and Wounds; Mental Health; Substance Abuse; Having multiple health conditions at the same time

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need

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