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Medical school and physician shortage

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Last discussed Mar 17, 2026.

Public comments (3)

SupportiveShri TopettiMar 17, 2026

Shared her family's struggles finding primary care and urged the council to support a local medical school to grow the physician pipeline.

Redding City Council - Regular Meeting - Mar 17, 2026 · 27:03 →
SupportiveThomas PerryMar 17, 2026

A local physician since 1981, Dr. Perry described ER wait times and physician burnout, saying a medical school is the fastest way to grow local medical capacity.

Redding City Council - Regular Meeting - Mar 17, 2026 · 35:20 →
SupportiveNorm HallMar 17, 2026

The Simpson University president described the school's nursing program rankings, the Pikeville, Kentucky model, and projected $700 million in economic impact from a medical school.

Redding City Council - Regular Meeting - Mar 17, 2026 · 39:31 →