Obstetrics

• Renovations prompt 2-week closure of obstetrics unit at Ross Memorial Hospital

  The closure of the Dr. Gargi Bhatia Family Birthing Centre at the hospital in Lindsay is scheduled from Sept. 30 to Oct. 16 for 'necessary renovations.'

  Health

  Sep 22, 2023
  
• Alberta election: Smith and Notley hone in on health care

  Both leaders announced improvements to the health-care system on Saturday, with Rachel Notley focusing on physician recruitment and Danielle Smith narrowing in on obstetrics.

  Politics

  May 13, 2023
  
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• Nursing shortages lead Canmore hospital to close obstetrics on weekends

  That means pregnant patients will have to make the hour-long drive into a Calgary hospital.

  Canada

  Feb 3, 2023
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• Fort Saskatchewan obstetrics unit closing temporarily due to staffing shortage

  Pregnant patients who planned on delivering at the hospital will need to adjust their birth plans to instead deliver at the Sturgeon Community Hospital, according to AHS.

  Health

  Aug 5, 2022
• Expectant parents bracing for epidural shortage in Saskatchewan

  For those expecting a little bundle of joy in the next few weeks, the SHA urges them to discuss pain management options with their care provider due to epidural supply shortages.

  Health

  Jul 21, 2022
• Alberta Health Services taking action over shortage of epidural catheters

  Supply chain issues are leading to a global shortage of epidural catheters

  Health

  Jul 15, 2022
• More Alberta hospital services unavailable due to staff shortages

  Staffing shortages have led to more closures and a lack of physicians in hospitals across Alberta.

  Health

  Jan 15, 2022
• ‘The exact same scenario’: 2nd family comes forward with RCH anesthesiologist horror story

  Alex Patzer said her baby almost died at Royal Columbian Hospital due to a six hour delay for her emergency C-section in 2018. Two years later, an infant died in the same situation.

  Health

  Nov 18, 2020
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• ‘The unknowns’: Giving birth amidst the worldwide coronavirus pandemic

  According to reports, the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists said there was no evidence COVID-19 can be passed from a pregnant women to babies before birth, but admits, there is still so much we don't know about the virus and how it works.

  Health

  Mar 17, 2020
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• ‘Exceptional measures’ at Campbellton Regional Hospital after ‘unprecedented’ patient overload

  As part of those measures, Campbellton Regional Hospital's obstetrics, surgical and outpatient clinics will be closed until further notice.

  Health

  Nov 21, 2019