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County recognizes National Doctors’ Day; physicians urge steps to address workforce strain
Summary
Contra Costa County honored National Doctors’ Day April 1. Local physicians and the interim Contra Costa Health director thanked doctors and described workforce pressures including rising patient demand, tuition-related debt for new physicians, and concerns about loan-forgiveness policy changes.
Contra Costa County marked National Doctors’ Day on April 1 with a presentation from the county health system and remarks from practicing physicians about workforce pressures and patient demand.
Dr. Oritz Vieli, interim health services director, thanked physicians across county health programs — including primary care, specialty clinics, detention health, behavioral health and public health — and said doctors are integral to care…
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