'Serious deficiency' in shale's health providers

By Peggy O'Hare

October 27, 2014 | Updated: October 27, 2014 11:17pm

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By Peggy O'Hare

October 27, 2014 | Updated: October 27, 2014 11:17pm

The counties in the Eagle Ford Shale oil and gas play struggle with a “serious deficiency” in the number of health care providers and a shortage of ambulance services, according to a study being released this week.

Peggy O'Hare

Peggy O'Hare

Staff writer | San Antonio Express-News

Peggy O'Hare

Peggy O'Hare

Staff writer | San Antonio Express-News

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