Paramedic burnout a growing concern as staff shortages continue
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Paramedic burnout a growing concern as staff shortages continue
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Paramedic burnout a growing concern as staff shortages continue
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UBC Okanagan prescribed burn program
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Paramedic burnout a growing concern as staff shortages continue
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October 2, 2022
With the past few years filled with natural disasters, heat waves, and a pandemic, it's no surprise BC paramedics are dealing with excessive burnout. As Victoria Femia reports, there are growing concerns that issues surrounding their mental health are only getting worse.
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Paramedic burnout a growing concern as staff shortages continue02:28 | October 2, 2022
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Global News at 5:30 Okanagan: April 110:00 | April 1, 2026
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West Kelowna reservoir damage caused by youths02:14 | March 25, 2026
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UBC Okanagan prescribed burn program02:14 | February 25, 2026
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Police raid Kelowna home partly owned by city councillor for second time this month02:12 | February 24, 2026
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Paramedic burnout a growing concern as staff shortages continue
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October 2, 2022
With the past few years filled with natural disasters, heat waves, and a pandemic, it's no surprise BC paramedics are dealing with excessive burnout. As Victoria Femia reports, there are growing concerns that issues surrounding their mental health are only getting worse.
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