Aging Doctors in Shasta County Lead to Healthcare Access Issues, Officials Call for Action

Aging doctors in Shasta County lead to healthcare access issues, officials call for action

REDDING, Calif. — Shasta County Health Officer Dr. James Mu has declared a "public health crisis" due to a critical shortage of physicians in the area. The coun

Physician shortage declared a public health crisis in Shasta County

Shasta County Health Officer Dr. James C. Mu says the physician crisis threatens the stability of Shasta County’s healthcare system as more physicians retire without enough replacements to take their place.