Balancing Act: One Doctor’s Journey from Ranch to Rural Health Care

Sanford Health. Elizabeth Brown, Sanford Health physician, speaks with a patient in her office

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Elizabeth Brown, M.D., an OB/GYN at Sanford Health in Dickinson, North Dakota, balances her medical career with her life on a 650-acre ranch in Glendive, Montana. Her rural background helps her connect with patients who travel long distances for care. Despite the challenges of commuting and being away from her family, Dr. Brown finds fulfillment in both her professional and personal life, embodying the spirit of rural health care.

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