ER

• ER closures expected as doctors concerned over rural and Northern Manitoba health care

  A new tool has been launched for those who need to access health care in rural and Northern Manitoba this summer, with emergency room closures and reduced operating hours expected.

  Health

  Jun 25
  
• Ontarians waited on average almost 2 hours to see ER doctor in April

  A new report suggests Ontario residents have waited at least 114 minutes, or one hour and 54 minutes, to be assessed by an emergency room doctor.

  Health

  Jun 16
  
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• Public asked to avoid Lakeshore Hospital ER this weekend: Montreal health officials

  Other Montreal hospitals also currently have alarming occupancy rates — the Royal Victoria is at 155 per cent capacity as of Saturday and the Jewish General is at 187 per cent.

  Health

  Jun 11
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• Respiratory illnesses and the flu hammering Montreal emergency rooms

  Of the 21 medical facilities on the island of Montreal, 12 are operating above their recommended capacity limits due to a spike in respiratory illnesses.

  Health

  May 5
• One call, one appointment children’s hotline discontinued in Montreal

  The one call, one appointment children's hotline put in place last September in collaboration with the Montreal Children's Hospital and Ste Justine's is coming to an end.

  Health

  Mar 31
• Nova Scotia COVID-19 unit workers prepare for life with eased restrictions

  Front-line health-care workers in Nova Scotia say they’re feeling nervous but cautiously optimistic heading into next week’s lifting of COVID-19 restrictions.

  Health

  Mar 16
• More Winnipeggers ending up in hospital from slips, falls this winter

  More people in Winnipeg ended up in the hospital last month compared to previous years, due to slips and falls. 

  Weather

  Jan 29
• Hamilton ER’s see rise in heart attacks following snowstorm

  Hamilton Health Sciences say emergency rooms across Hamilton saw a significant increase in heart attacks Monday, following the blizzard that swept through Southwestern Ontario.

  Health

  Jan 18
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• Growing concerns for access to rural Manitoba emergency rooms

  An accident with a chainsaw while in Arborg, had Kevin Barylski headed to the emergency department in hopes of getting stitches. However, his plans quickly changed.

  News

  Nov 13, 2021
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• Lachine Hospital cutting overnight ER services

  The CEO of the MUHC says the overnight closing of the ER and the cancellation of almost all ambulance services begins Nov. 7 and will last for several weeks.

  Canada

  Oct 29, 2021