Alaska's shortage of doctors a growing problem

Alaska's health care system is nearing a crisis stage, with rising costs, lower reimbursement rates, a shortage of doctors and few methods to entice caregivers to work in the state, doctors and health care ...

[Mikyla]

Hi My name is Mikyla Stewart and i am doing a report for my civics class on alaska. And if some of you alaska natives would e-mail me and tell about what is going on in your state. I would like to know about the things that are going on in your state as far as medical,political.
Please e-mail me if you are interrested.
My e-mail adress is [e-mail].

[Nuna]

There is literally tons of stuff going on sweetie. lol.

Global warming is a big one. Then there is the oil industry, the push for certifying Dental providers, and the usual Native rights tyes of things. I would do a search in the "news" (googl has a okay thing) and type in some of the towns or villages you are interested in . Natives live mostly in the smaller villages..not the big cities.

[joyce palacios]

no one responds to nursing applications and resumes.

[joyce palacios]

i am a nurse and would love to work in bethel,ak.

[Lou Fillman]

What opportunities currently exist in Alaska for experienced PA's?
Thanks,
Lou Fillman PA-C

[Nevada Pete]

Cost of living kills anyone trying to move to AK.

[MovingSoon77]

Its not just a lack of doctors, Alaska seems to attract mediocre, lazy, stupid, bottom-of-the-class doctors who only come here to practice medicine as a necessity to pay for their hobby of fishing and/or hunting (losers).

There are a few good ones out there, but I have had my fill of weak medical care and am moving elsewhere to find better medical help.

[well done]

You think there's a shortage now, wait until you get government health care.

Who's going to put all the time, money and effort to become a doctor then?

If you want to be a bureaucrat, it is much easier to become a senator or representitive. You only have to work and term or two - and the retirement is awesome.