Hospital Crisis
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Leadership in the hot seat as more Surrey Memorial Hospital staff speak outThe latest open letter from hospital doctors at the beleaguered hospital took aim at "individuals who have the capacity to drive change at the regional and provincial levels."HealthMay 30, 2023
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Surrey Memorial Hospital doctors pen letter warning of ‘unsafe conditions’The letter, made public Monday, goes on to say health leadership and elected officials have failed to communicate the state of the "crisis to patients and the public."HealthMay 15, 2023
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Halifax doctors worry announced ER improvements won’t work due to lack of bedsAn open letter to Premier Tim Houston signed by 39 doctors says the real problem is the not 'overuse' of emergency departments, but a lack of bed space.HealthJan 19, 2023
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HHS’ Main Street clinic in Hamilton to close New Year’s DayA spokesperson for the hospital network says the closure is part of current and ongoing health human resource pressures amid a surge in viral illnesses in the city.HealthDec 30, 2022
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HHS to close Main Street clinic in Hamilton on Christmas and New Year’s DayA spokesperson for the hospital network says the closures are due to current and ongoing health human resource pressures amid a surge in viral illnesses in the city.HealthDec 22, 2022
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Viral illnesses in Hamilton creating difficult decisions for execs at McMaster Children’s hospitalHamilton’s children’s hospital says a winter surge, exacerbated by three viral infections, continues to push the facility's occupancy to as much as 140 per cent.HealthNov 16, 2022
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McMaster Children’s Hospital patient crisis growsMcMaster Children's Hospital has, for the second time, adjusted it's inpatient care plan amid a surge in demand including cases of influenza, Covid-19 and RSV.HealthNov 12, 2022
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Sick Kids hospital to delay non-urgent surgeries amid ‘pediatric crisis’Sick Kids President Dr. Ronald Cohn said the hospital had "no choice" but prioritize "urgent, emergency and time-sensitive surgeries" as of Nov. 14.HealthNov 11, 2022
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St. Thomas, Ont. hospital bracing for winter amid bed, staff shortage, rising COVID-19 patientsWith a looming flu season, the hospital says the lack of available beds and the lengthy ER wait times it has been experiencing likely won't subside soon.HealthOct 27, 2022
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