It’s been years since Big Sandy had a full-time doctor attending to the medical needs of our community. Why is that? The simple answer is the need for doctors exceeds the supply of doctors in the country. This allows doctors the privilege to be particular about where they want to live, if they wish to take call overnight on weekends and/or holidays, and how much they want to be paid for their services. The challenge for communities trying to recruit in this highly competitive market becomes justifying a move through pay, activities, spousal employment, housing and daycare options, and of cours...
