There's many sicknesses in the state of Texas.

Some, like the flu and COVID-19 are, at the time of writing, currently on the rise in the Lone Star State. So when we're not feeling well, there's one place we go to feel better. None other than the doctor's office.

There could be a multitude of things affecting us, and seeing a doctor is always a good way to find out what's making you feel not good. Look, trust us, scrolling on the internet searching symptoms will get you nowhere after all. But currently, it seems like finding a medical professional is a little bit harder than expected.

That hunch isn't just a hunch however, Texas is currently having trouble with doctors in the state. The number of them is too low.

KLTD-FM logo
Get our free mobile app

The Doctor Shortage Problem In The State Of Texas

Canva
Canva
loading...

KXXV discussed the issue with various individuals in the Central Texas area. Their investigation revealed that the problem is much deeper in reasoning that some may imagine. When interviewing a medical student named Katy Long, she believed the problem had two major issues.

According to her comments to KXXV, Long believes that the current movement away from primary care, and the cost of medical school is causing disruptions in the amount of doctors available.

Another individual with the Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Christian Cable, told the news organization that the rate of growth in Texas is another issue the state faces.

Have you noticed issues trying to find a doctor in Texas? Let us know by sending us a message using the chat feature on our free station app.

Health Is Wealth! Here Are The Top Ten Healthiest Cities In Texas

This is where the healthiest cities in Texas are located.

Gallery Credit: Piggie

A Big Bug Problem: Two Texas Cities Among Most Infected in the U.S. for '24

The new bed bug cities list is "based on treatment data from the metro areas where Orkin performed the most bed bug treatments from Dec. 1, 2022 – Nov. 30."

(ranking change +/- from '23)

Top 10 Healthiest States

A new report says California is better than Idaho...at least when it comes to well-being.

Gallery Credit: Cort Freeman

New To Texas Super Food Saves Lives 9 Surprising Ways

9 surprising health benefits of the Texas super food coffee according to Hopkins Medicine.

Gallery Credit: Noah/Canva