The Healthcare Challenge Facing Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria


November 2, 2017

The Healthcare Challenge facing Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria

 

In the wake of Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico’s health centers are facing extraordinary need, while most private clinics are shuttered.

As of mid-October, 83 of 93 health center sites are open, but conditions are far from normal. A new infographic produced by researchers at the Geiger Gibson/RCHN Community Health Foundation Research Collaborative Milken Institute School of Public Health depicts the situation.

 

The Healthcare Challenge facing Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria