By Samantha Maciag

Rural Saskatchewan doctor shortage continues to grow

Aug 9, 2011 | 12:56 PM

Two physicians in the southeastern community are moving to Saskatoon forcing the closure of their clinic.

Dr. Vino Padayachee and his wife Dr. Di Naidu have been practicing in Estevan for more than 15 years.

But, Dr. Padayachee has taken a position with the Saskatchewan Medical Association so the husband and wife doctor duo are moving to Saskatoon.

Interim CEO of the Sun Country Health Region Marga Cugnet said it's not just their community presence that will be missed as it adds to a growing shortage of doctors in rural Saskatchewan.

“This is particularly challenging for us before now we’re even having a shortage in a city of over ten-thousand people,” said Cugnet.

International Spotlight

P.A.'s Howe one of 4 Sask. born players named to Canada's World Junior roster

3h ago

National

Ottawa to remove 30% investment cap for Canadian pension funds

7h ago

Budget woes

Golf and curling centre faces grim season without financial boost

10h ago

Cugnet says they are looking at recruiting candidates but things like immigration delays are slowing things down.

She insists that St. Joseph's hospital will maintain services as best they can with low-risk obstetrics provided by several doctors in the community.

news@panow.com