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In South Dakota's small towns, being prepared for cardiac emergencies is a matter of life and death
IROQUOIS, S.D. — In Iroquois, South Dakota, population 300, the nearest hospital is a 15-mile drive away. With no local clinic or medical facilities, residents face a stark reality: in a cardiac emergency, their neighbors' quick action and preparedness …