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    Which Way, L.A.?

    LA's Continuing Medical Crisis

    As a bush pilot in the Amazon Basin, Stan Brock first saw the suffering of people without access to medical services. He started Remote Area Medical to provide service in developing countries.  Since 1992, he's also been focused on the United States, where the same problem exists.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    As a bush pilot in the Amazon Basin, Stan Brock first saw the suffering of people without access to medical services. He started Remote Area Medical to provide service in developing countries. Since 1992, he's also been focused on the United States, where the same problem exists. Since last Tuesday, Remote Medical Services has been at the Sports Arena in downtown Los Angeles. Today's the last day. We speak with Brock and other caregivers about the ongoing need for affordable medical care.

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    Oil Crisis in the Gulf of Mexico; Medical Crisis in LA
    1. 0:00The Gulf Oil Spill: The Environment, the Economy and the Politics
    2. 27:38LA's Continuing Medical CrisisYou’re reading this
    3. 45:23What Does Prop 16 Mean for Utilities, Consumers?
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Stan Brock

      Remote Area Medical

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      Abbe Land

      Saban Free Clinic

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      Carol Meyer

      Chief Network Officer, LA County Department of Health Services

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Oil Crisis in the Gulf of Mexico; Medical Crisis in LA
    1. 0:00The Gulf Oil Spill: The Environment, the Economy and the Politics
    2. 27:38LA's Continuing Medical CrisisYou’re reading this
    3. 45:23What Does Prop 16 Mean for Utilities, Consumers?
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