Michigan Is Facing A Shortage Of Primary Care Doctors. Where Does That Leave Patients?

Lansing State Journal, Lansing State Journal
Wed, 10/16/2019 - 7:16pm

Lansing is a microcosm of a nation facing a primary care shortage as providers retire and an aging population demands more medical care.

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