Abbotsford Hospital

• Nurses’ union raises concerns over COVID-19 outbreak at Abbotsford hospital

  "That was a designated COVID-positive unit and would be working with the highest level of infection control practices and PPE," said union president Christine Sorensen.

  Health

  May 16, 2020
  
• COVID-19 outbreak confirmed at Abbotsford Regional Hospital

  Fraser Health says two patients and six staff members have been diagnosed with the disease.

  Health

  May 15, 2020
  
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• A baby sick with meningitis was sent home from Abbotsford hospital — only to suffer a stroke

  The two-and-a-half-month-old infant suffered a stroke after he was sent home by the doctor despite showing symptoms of the illness.

  Feb 13, 2020
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• Violent assault leaves Abbotsford nurse with broken jaw, prompts calls for action

  The nurse was attacked by a patient with an exercise weight, leaving her with a broken jaw, fractured cheek bone and damaged teeth among other injuries.

  Crime

  Sep 25, 2019
• Soon to be Chilliwack mothers asked to go elsewhere due to obstetrician shortage

  Concerns are being raised in Chilliwack after pregnant women were asked not to come to Chilliwack General Hospital temporarily, beginning June 24.

  Health

  Jun 11, 2019
• Christy Clark blames Abbotsford Hospital problems on ‘bad flu season’

  Premier Christy Clark is blaming the issue of overcrowded emergency rooms, like the one seen at Abbotsford Regional Hospital, on a bad flu season.

  Health

  Mar 3, 2017
• ‘Very shocking’: Abbotsford Hospital ER compared to a scene from M*A*S*H

  A chronic staffing shortage at Abbotsford Regional Hospital's emergency room is putting lives at risk, according to the B.C. Nurses Union, who is sounding the alarm about what they call a desperate situation.

  Health

  Mar 2, 2017
• Abbotsford Regional Hospital to open mental health emergency room

  Abbotsford Regional Hospital will soon open a new emergency area for patients with mental health or substance use issues.

  Health

  Nov 18, 2016
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• Recent tragedy sparks discussion about questionable mental health releases

  Another mental health tragedy comes just before a coroner's inquest is set to begin into the questionable release of three people from Abbotsford Regional Hospital.

  May 5, 2016
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• Family of a man who took his life after walking away from Abbotsford Hospital speaks out

  Family members of a man who took his own life after walking away from Abbotsford Regional Hospital last year say his death could have been prevented.

  Sep 22, 2015