Health Care Wait Times

• ‘There’s just not enough nurses,’ MNU president says in face of 30-hour wait times

  In a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, Manitoba Nurses Union (MNU) said the wait time at the hospital ring in at over 30 hours.

  Health

  Dec 18, 2023
  
• Survey of 1,200 doctors points to lengthy health care wait times in Canada

  The Fraser Institute reports that survey results point to rising health care wait times across Canada. Right now, they are sitting at 27.7 weeks on average.

  Health

  Dec 7, 2023
  
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• COMMENTARY: Having a ‘national seniors strategy’ could ease wait time crisis

  Wait times are not the core problem. They are a symptom of the problem, says Dr. Chris Simpson of Queen's University.

  Politics

  May 21, 2018
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• New Brunswick to add 25 health specialists, help reduce wait times

  The 25 specialists are expected are expected to cost the province around $16 million a year.

  Health

  Apr 13, 2018
• MRI machines underused despite long wait times

  Quebec's health minister came under fire after media revealed MRI and CT scan machines are widely underused in hospitals, despite long waiting lists.

  Health

  Feb 8, 2018
• Hurry up and wait: Special report looks at what organizations are doing to recruit new doctors

  A look at what attracts doctors to Kingston from around the globe.

  Health

  Nov 16, 2017
• Private health access would ease growing Alberta wait times: health advocate

  UCP has released AHS reports that show health care wait times are still growing.

  Health

  Oct 19, 2017