Canadian military doctors, nurses to begin work in Yukon hospitals [Video]

Canadian military doctors and nurses will soon begin working in the Yukon’s public health-care system, as the territory grapples with a health-care worker shortage. 

The military medical personnel will provide their skills and expertise to support the health of Yukoners, while also maintaining and enhancing their skills, according to the government.

A joint press release from cabinet and  the Yukon Hospital Corporation (YHC) said the plan is one of several initiatives created thanks to a special Yukon health services steering committee. The group was created to try and address the territory’s “health human resource challenges” stemming from a global shortage of healthcare workers.

It’s being touted as a win-win situation, with proponents saying it’s not about fixing a shortage.

“This is a partnership focused around continuing education,” said Stefanie Ralph, executive director of nursing at YHC.

Yukon staff will be able to learn from experienced military medical personnel, while military …