UCP And NDP Address Doctor Shortage I May 11, 2023 I Micah Quinn I Bridge City News

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NDP Lethbridge-West candidate Shannon Phillips outlined her party’s goals for attracting and retaining family doctors on Thursday morning. It’s estimated that around 40,000 residents in our region are without a family physician.

UCP Lethbridge-West candidate Cheryl Seaborn, who is also a registered nurse, recently highlighted her party’s plan to address the shortage of family physicians. The UCP announced that 17 new doctors were hired as of last year to help take on the large number of patients in Lethbridge.

The provincial election will take place on May 29th.

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