HOW DID WE GET HERE? We interview MLA Sheila Malcomson about Health Care on Central Vancouver Island
Channel: Life on Gabriola TV
Date: 01/03/2024

As part of our continuing series about the health care situation in the central Vancouver Island area, Life on Gabriola TV associate journalist Althea Rasendriya interviews Sheila Malcomson, Nanaimo MLA and Gabriola resident. about the path that got us to where we are, and the way out.

Key moments: 
00.00:49: Effects of defunding and the pandemic.
00:03:21: Connecting people with family doctors.
00.09:14: The housing situation in Nanaimo, and impact on recruiting doctors.
00:11:14: Recruiting on Gabriola Island, and effects of retirements in the area generally. Supporting front line workers.
00:13:38: Virtual care.
00:16:00: Needing to travel for care. Gabriola clinic as a "game-changer."
00:19:00: Nanaimo emergency room.
00:20:24: Is public health care still the best solution?

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