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Fort Frances faces MD shortage

Like many other communities in Northwestern Ontario, Fort Frances is now facing a doctor shortage.

Town CAO Mark McCaig, part of the doctor recruitment committee, notes many doctors are now overwhelmed.

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With a couple of doctors already planning to leave, McCaig notes another doctor or two may also be leaving the community soon.

Town Council has decided to bring in a doctor recruitment expert from Manitoba to help with local efforts.

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