Rural Doctor Shortage

• Rural doctor shortage: Southern Alberta hospital stressed under resident, tourist demand

  It's a mounting issue for the town of 900 residents: the Milk River Health Centre not only services the town and surrounding communities but also tourist attractions.

  Health

  Feb 7
  
• Rural southern Alberta community desperate for doctor shortage solution

  In 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.

  Health

  Feb 6
  
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• ‘Doctor shortage’ temporarily closes Oliver emergency department: Interior Health

  People in Oliver who need life-threatening emergency care should always call 911 for transport, Interior Health says.

  Health

  Sep 4, 2023
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• Life on the wait list: Financial incentives for Nova Scotia doctors underutilized

  Tackling Nova Scotia's doctor shortage will require recruitment of physicians, something the health authority has been working on.

  Health

  Jun 26, 2018