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doctor shortage

Doctors Needed: Idaho’s Health Gap

July 12, 2026

Idaho still lacks enough doctors, especially in the northern parts of the state. Experts say that by 2030, five remote counties will need about 50 more primary care doctors. Even if the state suddenly hired 1, 400 new physicians, it would only match the national average, showing how deep the short

politics

Florida's Medical Brain Drain: Science Under Siege

January 25, 2026

Florida is grappling with a serious shortage of doctors and nurses, especially in rural areas. Many blame this on a growing anti-science sentiment fueled by certain politicians. The state's 10 medical schools are churning out graduates, but keeping them in Florida is becoming increasingly difficult.

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The Dogwood Dream: Could Community Health Centres Solve BC's Doctor Shortage?

September 10, 2024

Imagine a world where getting a doctor's appointment is as easy as visiting your local MLA's office. That's the vision the B.C. Greens are pitching with their Dogwood Model, a network of community health centres aiming to tackle the province's persistent doctor shortage. But is this a realistic so