Inside a Rural North Dakota Hospital Serving Three States

CNN's Ed Lavandera and his team spent 30 consecutive days inside a rural North Dakota hospital, gaining rare access to the emergency room and beyond. This documentary captures the day-to-day reality of keeping a rural hospital running, from the challenges of limited resources to the dedication of the staff. The hospital serves patients from three states, making it a vital lifeline for a vast and sparsely populated region. The report also examines how immigrant workers are helping fill critical staffing gaps amid the national immigration debate. Many of these workers have become essential to the hospital's operations, yet their status remains a contentious political issue. The documentary provides a nuanced look at the intersection of healthcare, immigration, and rural America. Viewers will see the personal stories of patients and caregivers, highlighting the resilience and compassion that define rural healthcare. The full documentary, "30 Days Inside: Hospitals and the Immigrant Workforce," is streaming on the CNN app. This segment offers a compelling preview of the issues explored in the full film.