Health-care Staff Shortages

• Staff shortages to cause long waits at Health Science Centre in Winnipeg

  Shared Health sent a notice out Friday that they anticipate longer wait times for lower acuity patients at Health Science Centre's emergency department this weekend.

  Health

  Aug 20, 2022
  
• Quebec announces partial closure of 6 ERs amid staff shortages

  Health Minister Christian Dubé announced Wednesday that six of the province's 117 emergency rooms will be partially closed over the summer period, due to staffing issues.

  Health

  Jun 22, 2022
  
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• Quebec decision to delay mandatory vaccination sign of tough decisions for provinces

  On Wednesday, Quebec's health minister postponed by a month a requirement for health-care workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19, saying it would have been "irresponsible.''

  Health

  Oct 14, 2021
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• Campbellton hospital ICU temporarily closes to help emergency department amid staff shortages

  Almost half of the nursing positions at the hospital are vacant, according to the Vitalité Health Network.

  Canada

  Aug 26, 2021