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Castanet | Health science academy floated by SD73 could help curb healthcare staffing crisis

December 1, 2023

School District 73 is looking at developing a health science academy, a career development program that could see school-age students exploring all areas of health careers — and potentially help to remedy a shortage of healthcare workers in the Kamloops area. Kerry Gairdner, district vice-principle of career programs, said the potential program would help to expand existing partnerships with Interior Health and TRU. Read more