Where are there primary care shortages in Virginia?

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- New research from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) revealed where there are primary care shortages in the Commonwealth.

According to a new study shared by the university on Thursday, Aug. 7, the research revealed that rural communities had significantly less primary care access compared to suburban or urban neighborhoods.

Previous VCU research from late July showed that nearly 44% of Virginians — about 3.8 million people — face limited access to primary care services. However, the study emphasized that rural areas were particularly affected.

Residents who are often forced to travel long distances for basic medical services actually led to many to delay or forgo necessary care, per the July study published in the Annals of Family Medicine. It also revealed t