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Clinics reaching breaking point as N.S. doctor shortage persists
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Clinics reaching breaking point as N.S. doctor shortage persists
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Clinics reaching breaking point as N.S. doctor shortage persists
Description
August 22, 2023
As more family practices prepare to close up shop in Nova Scotia, the province is coming to grips with how many doctors are leaving. It comes as clinics in Halifax are reaching their breaking point. Zack Power reports.
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Clinics reaching breaking point as N.S. doctor shortage persists01:38 | August 22, 2023
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Aug. 15, 202410:05 | 8 hours ago
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Nova Scotia school support staff want a say in addressing school violence02:01 | 9 hours ago
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Chester Race Week gives N.S. businesses chance to showcase community01:49 | 9 hours ago
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Aug. 14, 202413:06 | August 14, 2024
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Dartmouth housing complex’s demolition has former tenants concerned02:11 | August 14, 2024
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Short-term rental property owners in N.S. upset with new regulations02:10 | August 14, 2024
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Cyclists raise awareness about Parkinson’s by cycling across country01:35 | August 14, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Aug. 13, 202411:55 | August 13, 2024
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Canada’s police chiefs call for more help to deal with increasing number of protests01:57 | August 13, 2024
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Easter Seals says annual Drop Zone fundraiser is a great success01:55 | August 13, 2024
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N.S. urged to close ‘pathways’ that lead to people losing their homes02:04 | August 13, 2024
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N.S. launches take-home STI testing kit01:47 | August 13, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Aug. 12, 202412:55 | August 12, 2024
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Professional misconduct hearing into N.S. gynecologist begins01:59 | August 12, 2024
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N.S. firefighter’s family demand safety changes 5 years after death02:17 | August 12, 2024
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N.S. fisher concerned about DFO mismanagement02:10 | August 12, 2024
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Atlantic Canada braces for busy hurricane season01:44 | August 12, 2024
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N.S. animal shelter overwhelmed with 24 kittens from one home02:04 | August 12, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Aug. 912:02 | August 9, 2024
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N.S. government telling non-unionized staff they will soon work in office fully02:06 | August 8, 2024
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Endometriosis patients hope federal legislation will improve access to necessary medications02:06 | August 8, 2024
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Calls for action and solidarity in wake of Africville reunion shooting02:09 | August 8, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Aug. 813:08 | August 8, 2024
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Community upset with Sackville Arena’s announcement it won’t be putting in ice this year02:04 | August 7, 2024
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Halifax charity seeing high demand for school supplies01:52 | August 7, 2024
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N.S. defending response to resource plan for people with disabilities02:04 | August 7, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Aug. 613:23 | August 6, 2024
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Nova Scotia lagging behind on disability support commitments: researcher02:11 | August 6, 2024
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Massive 2023 Halifax wildfire was beyond the fire department’s capabilities: report02:06 | August 6, 2024
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Halifax councillors divided over designated tent encampment site discussions02:00 | August 6, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Aug. 2, 202411:47 | August 2, 2024
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Clinics reaching breaking point as N.S. doctor shortage persists01:38 | August 22, 2023
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Aug. 15, 202410:05 | 8 hours ago
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Nova Scotia school support staff want a say in addressing school violence02:01 | 9 hours ago
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Chester Race Week gives N.S. businesses chance to showcase community01:49 | 9 hours ago
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Aug. 14, 202413:06 | August 14, 2024
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Dartmouth housing complex’s demolition has former tenants concerned02:11 | August 14, 2024
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Short-term rental property owners in N.S. upset with new regulations02:10 | August 14, 2024
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Cyclists raise awareness about Parkinson’s by cycling across country01:35 | August 14, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Aug. 13, 202411:55 | August 13, 2024
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Canada’s police chiefs call for more help to deal with increasing number of protests01:57 | August 13, 2024
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Easter Seals says annual Drop Zone fundraiser is a great success01:55 | August 13, 2024
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N.S. urged to close ‘pathways’ that lead to people losing their homes02:04 | August 13, 2024
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N.S. launches take-home STI testing kit01:47 | August 13, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Aug. 12, 202412:55 | August 12, 2024
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Professional misconduct hearing into N.S. gynecologist begins01:59 | August 12, 2024
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N.S. firefighter’s family demand safety changes 5 years after death02:17 | August 12, 2024
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N.S. fisher concerned about DFO mismanagement02:10 | August 12, 2024
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Atlantic Canada braces for busy hurricane season01:44 | August 12, 2024
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N.S. animal shelter overwhelmed with 24 kittens from one home02:04 | August 12, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Aug. 912:02 | August 9, 2024
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N.S. government telling non-unionized staff they will soon work in office fully02:06 | August 8, 2024
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Endometriosis patients hope federal legislation will improve access to necessary medications02:06 | August 8, 2024
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Calls for action and solidarity in wake of Africville reunion shooting02:09 | August 8, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Aug. 813:08 | August 8, 2024
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Community upset with Sackville Arena’s announcement it won’t be putting in ice this year02:04 | August 7, 2024
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Halifax charity seeing high demand for school supplies01:52 | August 7, 2024
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N.S. defending response to resource plan for people with disabilities02:04 | August 7, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Aug. 613:23 | August 6, 2024
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Nova Scotia lagging behind on disability support commitments: researcher02:11 | August 6, 2024
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Massive 2023 Halifax wildfire was beyond the fire department’s capabilities: report02:06 | August 6, 2024
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Halifax councillors divided over designated tent encampment site discussions02:00 | August 6, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Aug. 2, 202411:47 | August 2, 2024
Clinics reaching breaking point as N.S. doctor shortage persists
Description
August 22, 2023
As more family practices prepare to close up shop in Nova Scotia, the province is coming to grips with how many doctors are leaving. It comes as clinics in Halifax are reaching their breaking point. Zack Power reports.
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