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On Texas border, uninsured people stress the health system. It’s set to get worse
By Sam Whitehead , Renuka Rayasam RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas — Dr. Jake Margo Jr. stood in the triage room at Starr County Memorial Hospital explaining why a person with persistent fever who could be treated with over-the-counter medication didn’t need to be admitted to the emergency room. “We’re going to take care of the…