News Items tag as: Vernon Walk In Clinics

There are a few reasons behind the Vernon family doctors' shortage, and they're nothing new
January 17, 2017 - 2:30 PM

VERNON - One of the founding members of a closing Vernon walk-in clinic says physicians have been bracing for a shortage of family doctors for years.
One less walk-in clinic in Vernon as Gartree announces closure
January 12, 2017 - 11:14 AM

VERNON - Another walk-in clinic is closing its doors in Vernon.
Check wait times for Vernon walk-in clinics online
June 01, 2016 - 10:30 AM

VERNON - Three local walk-in clinics are posting their wait times online thanks to a new B.C.-based website.
New walk-in set to open on heels of Vernon clinic closure
March 15, 2016 - 1:10 PM

VERNON - With one walk-in doctor’s clinic set to close at the end of the week, a new one is opening its doors to fill the void.
The reason this Vernon woman was 'dumped' by her family doctor
February 04, 2016 - 9:00 PM

VERNON - We often hear about how difficult it is to get a family doctor, but what might come as a surprise is even after you get one, you could be ‘let go’ for visiting walk-in clinics.
Strain for medical care grows as Vernon walk-in clinic reduces to half-days
January 11, 2016 - 9:00 PM

VERNON - Access to medical care continues to shrink in Vernon.
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There are a few reasons behind the Vernon family doctors' shortage, and they're nothing new