This was the 1960s and she was just a kid. And here is a Newsflash for you - if you live in rural country along the border with Canada and the nearest emergency room or Doctor is on the other side of the border, where do you think you would go? More so back in the 1960s the time period she spoke about. It happens even on our Mexican border. It's NOT an affirmation that their Health Care is better than ours.
I wish people would actually read the article before you reply. It’s making your point.