What did the freed slaves and some of the southerners do due to health care?

After the Civil War, freed slaves and some Southern communities faced significant health care challenges due to limited access to medical services. Freedmen established their own health care systems, including community clinics and schools for training Black nurses and doctors. Meanwhile, some Southern whites, particularly those sympathetic to the plight of freed slaves, supported initiatives like the Freedmen's Bureau, which aimed to provide medical care and resources to both Black and impoverished white populations. However, systemic racism and economic struggles continued to hinder equitable access to health care.