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In Durham, they have been anticipating a new hospital for years, but there has been no action. Meanwhile, average people find physicians are growing scarce.
The number of tents and structures across the city has doubled since last year, as shelter closures loom and funding for some housing subsidies has dried up.
Family docs at community health centres care for anyone. Advocates say they could help fix a primary care crisis. Now, though, much like health care offices across the country, they are contending with capacity issues of their own.