I can't speak from experience with the hospital but according to a good MD friend of mine located here, it's extremely difficult to attract younger medical professionals to this area. The population is so much older and the overall lifestyle, recreational, restaurant, entertainment options aren't very appealing to younger people/families. Hospitals/med practices can't compete in the $$ area either compared to more urban areas and being within 25 miles of an urban area is a must for many. Unless there's a personal reason for one to move to the TV area, it probably isn't on anyone's top 10 list. This all starts to take it's toll on a hospital as older docs/nurses etc retire and they can't attract top talent.
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