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Rural Pennsylvanians face higher obesity rates and fewer options for care

Rural Pennsylvania communities have higher obesity rates and limited access to physicians and specialty care, while recent changes to Medicaid coverage add another hurdle for some patients.

Published Oct 23, 2026, 9:01 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

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