Doctor Shortage

West Peace residents concerned about the volume of emergency department service disruptions at the Beaverlodge Hospital are being advised not to expect much different when the new Mountview Health Complex opens in 2028.

A reflection on the toll of diagnosing suffering as systemic barriers mount and wait times grow.

How crushing admin workloads and stagnant pay models continue to drive physicians into focused care roles.

New 2025 data reveals a rapid influx of IMGs and U.S.-trained doctors entering practice—but matching this growth to patient needs remains the ultimate challenge.

Colleges and Universities Minister Nolan Quinn says the province is providing $55.8 million for York University’s new school of medicine.

After 41 years, this is my final week as a ‘pharmacist’ according to the Alberta College of Pharmacy.

Wait, doc, what’s this all about? You’re asking people not to move to where you live?!?

In this article re-published from the Neighbourhood Pharmacies' quarterly publication, The Gazette, Karen Welds takes a deep dive into the staffing shortage and what can be done about it.