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flag Chatham-Kent, Ontario, faces a doctor shortage with nearly 18,000 residents lacking a primary care provider, prompting incentives and recruitment efforts.

flag Nearly 18,000 residents in Chatham-Kent, Ontario, lack a primary care provider, with 17,877 patients unattached to a family doctor. flag The region needs about 12 more physicians to meet current demand, potentially up to 20 if aging doctors retire. flag To attract new doctors, Chatham-Kent offers a $25,000 incentive for five years of service and has hired a dedicated recruiter. flag Outreach includes engaging over 100 candidates and hosting medical learners. flag While over 84% of residents have a provider, officials warn that relying on existing doctors’ heavier workloads is unsustainable and stress the need for ongoing recruitment and long-term planning.

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