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More than 400 U.S. health-care workers have been hired by B.C., Premier Eby says
British Columbia filled 417 health-care vacancies with U.S. recruits, including 89 doctors, easing staff shortages amid ongoing health system strain, officials said.
- British Columbia has hired 417 health-care workers from the United States since launching a targeted recruitment campaign exactly one year ago. The new staff include 260 nurses, 89 doctors, 45 nurse practitioners, and 23 allied health professionals.
- The province launched an advertising blitz in Washington, Oregon, and California last summer that pointed to the "chaos and uncertainty" under the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. The campaign targeted health professionals seeking stability.
- Ministry of Health data confirms the recruits include 260 nurses, 89 doctors, 45 nurse practitioners, and 23 allied health professionals, distributed across all health authorities in British Columbia. These professionals fill critical gaps in the province's strained system.
- Health Minister Josie Osborne said the hiring provides a "real impact," noting that if half the recruited physicians attach a full panel of patients, more than 50,000 British Columbians will gain access to primary care. The campaign has "absolutely exceeded expectations," Osborne added.
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More than 400 U.S. health-care workers have been hired by B.C., Premier Eby says
VICTORIA - A recruitment campaign in the United States has allowed British Columbia to hire more than 400 health-care professionals in less than a year.
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More than 400 U.S. health-care workers have been hired by B.C., Premier Eby says – Energeticcity.ca
VICTORIA — A recruitment campaign in the United States has allowed British Columbia to hire more than 400 health-care professionals in less than a year. Premier David Eby and Health Minister Josie Osborne made the announcement at a news conference at BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver, saying the province has received more than 2,700 applications as a result of its targeted efforts for more health workers. The premier says 89 doctors, 260 nurse…
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