There was a need … everywhere! There is a level of trust and professional ability between Pathways and PHIO leadership so it was an easy decision to make to participate and bring much needed services to our rural communities. We served residents of Stephens and Jefferson counties but had people come as far away as Tx to be tested at various times / dates. As stated earlier in a summary, there was a trust of the community to provide a service to them on a level not seen before. Collaboration of the health system and public health became stronger in our communities. How important the health system as a whole is to a community. The ability of the healthcare system to provide a level of care never seen before or done before …keep reading