Rural health care: is there a doctor in the house?

Article Abstract:

The rural population of California, which includes 17 percent of the population spread over 75 percent of the state, is experiencing serious health care problems. With six rural hospitals closing during 1998-2001, as well as a shortage of medical staff, lack of medical insurance and HMO access, the poor rural population must rely on doctors donating their time to provide basic medical care.

Social aspects, Care and treatment, Management, Economic aspects, Demographic aspects, Poor, Health maintenance organizations, Health services administration, Medicine, Rural, Rural medicine, Hospital closures

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The search for qualified teachers

Article Abstract:

Education in California is discussed with emphasis on some of the problems the state is facing in 2001. Recruiting teachers is a major problem for the State as its population expands and many of its employees are retiring.

Recruiting

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Alternative programs give potential teachers another route toward a full credential

Article Abstract:

Alternative methods of obtaining a full credential for teaching are increasing especially in states like California where recruitment is a problem. Traditional teacher courses do not provide enough teachers and many of these never take up a post.

Standards, Teaching, Training, Teacher education

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