Coroners and medical examiners across the state are being pushed to the brink as they continue to handle a record number of cases. And behind each case is a family waiting for answers.
“Some people want to know why their loved one died. Was it from a heart attack or was it from a blood clot? Was there some genetic problem that caused this that the rest of their family members should be aware of where of? Maybe they’ll make lifestyle changes,” Rusnak said.They’re extensively trained physicians, investigating violent and sudden deaths.But a major shortage of forensic pathologists nationwide is now being called a crisis.
“You know, it’s a national problem, not just Stark County’s problem. And so there’s so much competition,” Rusnak said.by the National Association of Medical Examiners shows salaries across the country are often between $200 and $300,000 a year. Stark County was offering less than that, so to better compete, they just upped the position’s salary to $200,000, making it the highest paid position in the county.Dr. Rusnak hopes a new office building they helped design helps attract candidates too.“Yeah, it’s definitely needed. I mean it, you know a county can’t survive without it and that’s kind of why since we don’t have that, we have to send those cases out of county, because it’s a must have,” Rusnak said.
Once Stark County finds a forensic pathologist, they plan to help surrounding counties perform autopsies when they can to offset that position’s high salary.Sending cases out for autopsies is costing taxpayers as the position sits unfilled.Copyright 2022 WOIO. All rights reserved.
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