Oceanside Clinic Pediatrician Shortage Leads to Longer Waits, ER Surge

A critical shortage of pediatricians and family medicine doctors is plaguing a major Oceanside clinic, part of the North County Health Services network, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. Staff burnout and competition from larger San Diego hospitals are to blame, prompting local health officials to seek federal funding to address the growing gap in healthcare services. The shortage has led to extended wait times for routine checkups, impacting families in the Oceanside area. Compounding t