Saskatchewan emergency room wait times continue to rise
Wait times in Saskatchewan emergency rooms continue to rise, despite numerous reduction goals being set. Now the province is going back to the drawing board. Continue reading
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Protesters rally against the closure of Concordia’s ER
By Alison MacKinnon Digital Journalist
Hundreds of concerned residents stood just outside of the Concordia Hospital Wednesday afternoon, protesting against the closure of its Emergency Room. Continue reading
Critics of Canadian health system discover a potent tool: social mediaÂ
Nova Scotia’s ratio of 257 doctors per 100,000 people is the highest in the country. And yet there were 51,119 people on a waiting list for a family physician in the province as of March 1. Continue reading
Province staying quiet about possible Concordia Hospital ER closure in June
By Alison MacKinnon Digital Journalist
Manitoba’s health minister won’t say whether the Concordia Hospital emergency room will be closed in June as scheduled. Continue reading
Montreal patient files new complaint with Lakeshore General Hospital over delayed X-ray results
By Anne Leclair Reporter
Beaconsfield resident Nabila Oubouchou said she was initially told that a shortage of radiologists had caused the four-month delay to confirm her fractured ankle. Continue reading
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Ontario government considers creation of health super agency; NDP warns of privatization
A leaked draft bill revealed Thursday by the New Democrats shows the Ontario government is considering creating a “super agency” to manage health-care services in the province as part of a transformation the Opposition says could open the door to privatization. Continue reading
Nova Scotia says hospital emergency departments closing more often
The Health Department said Thursday most closures were in smaller, rural areas, and about half the province’s 38 ERs weren’t affected at all. Continue reading
Meth-fueled violence leaves Calgary ER staff feeling unsafe
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
Use of the highly-addictive drug has skyrocketed in many cities across western Canada in recent months. Continue reading
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Calgary ER visits spike as city copes with flu and GI outbreaks
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
Calgary’s top ER doctor says emergency room visits have risen significantly this year, making what is traditionally a very busy season even busier. Continue reading
ER doctors warn about the ‘winter surge’ at local emergency rooms
Emergency physicians are asking patients to re-think their decision to seek treatment at hospital emergency departments this winter. Continue reading