Season 3 Episode 1
Utah's Healthcare Crisis
In Utah there are more than 1,000 job openings for nurses, without enough qualified applicants to fill those positions. Veteran healthcare workers describe this as a problem only made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. As the state begins to work toward a new normal, we examine what can be done to take the pressure off existing providers while setting Utah up for a healthy future.
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TRUE Program
Experts say the ratio of primary care physicians to the population is pretty low in Utah. It's an issue that's amplified for medically underserved communities. Learn how a program at the University of Utah is preparing and encouraging medical students to answer the call for increased services.
Resources
Association for Utah Community Health
Tribal Rural, and Underserved Medical Education (TRUE)
Utah Area Health Education Centers (AHEC)
Utah Department of Health, Division of Family Health and Preparedness
Utah Nursing Workforce Information Center
Utah Organization of Nurse Leaders
Utah Public Health Association - Community Health Worker Section
