В штате Мичиган прогнозируется острый дефицит кадров в сфере здравоохранения к 2035 году

Michigan faces healthcare worker shortfall across nearly every field LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - A new report from the Michigan Health Council found the state’s health care workforce is losing momentum, with slow growth, elevated turnover and persistent shortages projected across medical occupations. The council evaluated 36 medical occupations in the state. Nearly every occupation to see shortages by 2035 By 2035, the report says nearly every occupation examined will face a worker shortage. Home health aides will require more than 146,000 new workers within 10 years to meet patient needs, according to the report. Nursing assistants and behavioral health workers also ranked low. Pharmacy technicians ranked worst overall, trailing in growth, shortages and turnover. Michigan Health Council CEO Craig Donahue said fewer young workers are stepping in as older employees retire. “It’s really about exposing younger students, families, counselors, to health as a career to explore,” Donahue said. “The next piece is really about education, and the cost of education.” Dental industry maintains younger workforce Data from the American Dental Association shows the dental profession is getting younger, allowing the industry to maintain and grow the next generation of dentists. At Derksen Dentistry in Lansing, the workforce has remained young. Marietta, of Derksen Dentistry, said the age of her coworkers and the workplace environment play a role in why she continues to work there. “I think that definitely helps is having somebody who is willing to explain and help you versus being negative,” Marietta said. Donahue said the goal of the report is to bring light to this growing trend in the medical field in hopes that groups can use the data to find solutions and direct resources to the groups struggling the most. Stream News 10 Lansing on your favorite devices! Here’s how to download the News 10+ app on Roku, Fire TV or Apple TV. Be the first to see the Mid-Michigan headlines you care about – download the News 10+ app and subscribe to our News 10 newsletter and YouTube page to receive the latest local news and weather. Copyright 2026 WILX. All rights reserved.