Doctor Shortage Trickles Down To Walk-in Medical Clinics Across B.C.

The Canadian Press, 18 Oct, 2016 12:34 PM

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — An apparent shortage of doctors in British Columbia is taking a toll on walk-in medical clinics.

The founding director of the Walk-In Clinics of BC Association says clinics are short-staffed, meaning doctors don't always have time to see every patient needing care.

Mike McLoughlin says 25 walk-in clinics have closed in B.C. over the last five years.

He says clinics in Kelowna, Vernon and Victoria have shut their doors within the last 12 months.

McLoughlin says more doctors than ever before are working in the province, but B.C. still has a shortage of family practitioners.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Province Provides $100,000 To Help Women In Small Business Throughout B.C.

Premier Christy Clark announced today $100,000 in provincial funding for the Women’s Enterprise Centre (WEC) to continue and expand its mentoring programs, helping women throughout British Columbia learn indispensable business skills.

Province Provides $100,000 To Help Women In Small Business Throughout B.C.

Bear With Him: Man Grabs Attention For Hugging Big Bears

Kowalczik lies on the ground as his 1,500-pound bear buddy, Jimbo, rests a heavy paw on his waist.

Bear With Him: Man Grabs Attention For Hugging Big Bears

Trudeau Says Naysayers On Canada's Carbon-Tax Plan Using 'Scare Tactics'

MEDICINE HAT, Alta. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he aims to counter the "political torque and misinformation" on the federal government's controversial carbon-pricing plan.

Trudeau Says Naysayers On Canada's Carbon-Tax Plan Using 'Scare Tactics'

Rochelle Squires, Manitoba Cabinet Minister Says Opponent Told Her To Take Her Pants Off

Rochelle Squires, the minister for sport, culture and heritage, filed a complaint Thursday with the legislature Speaker over opposition heckling in the chamber a week earlier.

Rochelle Squires, Manitoba Cabinet Minister Says Opponent Told Her To Take Her Pants Off

Watch: Daring Thieves Switch $10,000 Diamond With A Fake At New Brunswick Jewelry Store

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Daring thieves stole a $10,000 diamond in a split-second switch with a fake, a New Brunswick jeweller says.

Watch: Daring Thieves Switch $10,000 Diamond With A Fake At New Brunswick Jewelry Store

Pedestrian Languished For Two Hours After Hit By Vehicle in Surrey, Police Seeking Witnesses

Surrey RCMP is looking for any witnesses to an incident where a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in the early hours of September 19th in the Clayton area of Surrey.