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Residency Cuts Threaten Community Care | Spokane News
Providence Swedish is shutting down three key family medicine residency programs by 2029, ending partnerships with Seattle Indian Health Board, International Community Health Services, and Carolyn Downs Family Medical Center — a move driven by Medicaid changes and campus expansion costs. These clinics have long served as vital training grounds for culturally competent care, building trust with patients like Rayna Bercier and preparing residents like Dr. Sunmi Wentzel to serve marginalized communities. The cuts threaten to deepen Washington’s doctor shortage, especially in low-income…
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