Nursing shortage challenges health care recruitment province wide
Health officials say recruiting registered nurses is extremely difficult nationwide. Beth Kidd notes training shifts and reduced education seats, with RNs now needing four years. LPNs offer skills upgrades but nurses in smaller centres require high capability due to isolation. Public discussion covers primary care units, MSP gaps, and forming a local health task force.
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Hydro employees boost BCHydro charity drive 2001
The BC Hydro Employees Community Services Fund HYDRECS raised about 865389 for nearly 800 charities across BC including Chetwynd Hospice and Chetwynd General Hospital. Chair Stephen Watson said the 2001 campaign built a stronger community, aiming to exceed 1 million dollars with local projects selected each spring and a March 1 deadline for applications.
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