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Story summary
- In 2023, the number of family doctors in Stettler, Alberta halved, leaving 12,000 residents struggling for care.
- The doctor shortage caused the local hospital's emergency room to begin closing on certain days.
- A community meeting drew around 450 attendees, highlighting the urgent need for medical support.
- The situation in Stettler is noted as an outlier, suggesting that while some areas face severe shortages, others may find solutions.
