Hinton, Alta., declares health crisis, must pay to keep clinic open as doctor roster dwindles

Hinton is down to eight family physicians, half of what's needed for the town of 10,000. And of those remaining, some are working part time or making retirement plans.

Hinton, Alta., declares health crisis, must pay to keep clinic open as doctor roster dwindles
A view inside a clinic room with a blue and white patient examination bed.

Hinton is down to eight family physicians, half of what's needed for the town of 10,000. And of those remaining, some are working part time or making retirement plans.