The list of communities facing doctor shortages grows for Northern Health, with Burns Lake facing a particularly challenging situation, in that community all of the doctors have expressed their desire to withdraw their services.
One by retirement, the other four by resignation.
Opinion 250 in Prince George has this story on the health care problems in Burns Lake
Last week we outlined the problems facing Houston, a review of which you can examine here.
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Friday, February 4, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Doctor shortage woes come to Houston
In what seems to be a cyclical occurrence in the Northwest, the problems of accessing a family doctor have now moved on to Houston.
Like Prince Rupert of a few years ago, that northwest community now finds itself facing a doctor's shortage with the closure of a local doctor's office.
The crisis in health care for Houston was reviewed in a number of items found below.
Houston Today-- Physician shortage presents big concern for district and residents
Houston Today-- Dr. Peter Morry closing his office's doors after 16 years
Houston Today-- Closing shop: hundreds left without a doctor
Like Prince Rupert of a few years ago, that northwest community now finds itself facing a doctor's shortage with the closure of a local doctor's office.
The crisis in health care for Houston was reviewed in a number of items found below.
Houston Today-- Physician shortage presents big concern for district and residents
Houston Today-- Dr. Peter Morry closing his office's doors after 16 years
Houston Today-- Closing shop: hundreds left without a doctor
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