Alberta health minister promises $158M in budget to recruit front-line health staff

The budget is to be delivered Feb. 28, and more than half the $158 million will be used for programs to recruit physicians to rural areas

Alberta’s health minister says there will be $158 million in the upcoming budget to attract more physicians and other health-care professionals to fill gaps in care.

The budget is to be delivered Feb. 28, and Copping says than half the $158 million will be used for programs to recruit physicians to rural areas, which are feeling the brunt of the doctor shortage.

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