Doctor Shortage

• Family doctor crisis could be helped by these key fixes, report says

  The 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.

  Health

  Feb 26
  
• Surgeries in Lethbridge facing delays due to doctor shortage

  It'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.

  Health

  Feb 8
  
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• 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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• How to advocate for yourself and navigate a strained health-care system

  Here’s how you can advocate for yourself and receive the best treatment possible in Canada’s strained health-care system.

  Canada

  Jan 25
• N.B. Medical Society says alternative primary care program contributing to family doctor shortage

  The New Brunswick Medical Society believes programs offered by the province for patients without family doctors may actually be contributing to the physician shortage.

  Health

  Jan 11
• Horizon Health announces plans for a new Fredericton primary care centre

  Horizon Health Network's interim president and CEO Margaret Melanson said the organization is planning on opening a new primary care centre in Fredericton in 2025.

  Health

  Dec 6, 2023
• Nova Scotia woman without family doctor worried about arthritis care transition

  A Nova Scotia woman living with arthritis is speaking out about her challenges receiving care. A recent report highlighted gaps in the health-care system for those with arthritis.

  Health

  Nov 21, 2023
• Patients left in limbo with walk-in clinics in 2 B.C. cities closing

  The only walk-in clinics in Vernon and Campbell River are both slated to close their doors later this month, leaving patients without a family doctor potentially relying ER.

  Health

  Nov 3, 2023
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• Saskatoon Dermatology Centre closes doors to non-urgent patients

  Saskatoon Dermatology Centre closes its doors to non-urgent patients after the waitlist hits 3,000 individuals seeking care.

  Canada

  Oct 20, 2023
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• N.S. premier attends 4th health-care summit to find ways to aid overburdened system

  Nova Scotia health-care leaders met with Premier Tim Houston and Health Minister Michelle Thompson on Tuesday for the fourth health summit this year.

  Health

  Oct 10, 2023