Doctor Shortage
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Kingstonians without a doctor urged to sign up with Health Care ConnectOnly a third of those looking for a doctor have signed up with Health Care Connect, the city says.HealthMar 13
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Would you cross the border for health care? 42% Canadians say yes in pollAmid Canada's ongoing battle with prolonged emergency room wait times and staffing challenges, a poll finds that many are willing to head south in pursuit of timely health care.HealthMar 4
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Kingston clinic registers 600 new patients with doctors: ‘We work tirelessly’CDK Family Medicine and Walk-In Clinic in Kingston, Ont., said it registered 600 new patients after the clinic held two 'rostering days' for potential new patients this week.HealthFeb 29
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32,000 residents in Peterborough area without family doctor; 63K by 2026: reportIn 2023, an Ontario College of Family Physicians survey over more than 1,300 family doctors showed 65 per cent plan to leave or change their practice in the next five years.HealthFeb 29
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‘Health care in this province sucks’: Hundreds wait for chance to get doctor in Kingston, Ont.Tuesday marked the third day a line stretched for blocks outside CDK Family Medicine and Walk-In Clinic in Kingston, Ont. after the clinic said it would be accepting new patients.HealthFeb 28
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Family doctor crisis could be helped by these key fixes, report saysThe new report is based on a survey with more than 9,000 people across Canada who talked about their experiences with primary care and how to fix it.HealthFeb 26
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Surgeries in Lethbridge facing delays due to doctor shortageIt's a group decision to prevent further burnout according to Francis. Operating rooms will be reduced from six to four, resulting in 200 canceled surgeries per month.HealthFeb 8
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Rural southern Alberta community desperate for doctor shortage solutionIn 2023, the Milk River emergency department closed 30 times lasting anywhere from a few hours to a few days. So far in 2024, there've already been nine closures.HealthFeb 6
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How to advocate for yourself and navigate a strained health-care systemHere’s how you can advocate for yourself and receive the best treatment possible in Canada’s strained health-care system.CanadaJan 25
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N.B. Medical Society says alternative primary care program contributing to family doctor shortageThe New Brunswick Medical Society believes programs offered by the province for patients without family doctors may actually be contributing to the physician shortage.HealthJan 11
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