Overcrowded Hospitals

• Kingston, Ont. doctors urge parents to vaccinate children for influenza, COVID-19

  With pediatric beds running over capacity, Kingston doctors advise parents to vaccinate their children against respiratory illnesses to reduce their chances of serious illness.

  Health

  Dec 1, 2022
  
• Montreal hospitals struggling to keep up with rising number of patients

  Fourteen hospitals are currently operating at more than 100 per cent capacity, including the Lakeshore General Hospital which is at 181 per cent.

  Canada

  Apr 26, 2022
  
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• Ottawa Hospital apologizes after patient told to lie on ER floor, former nurse calls it ‘demeaning’

  A former nurse said she's angered after hearing a patient in pain was told by an Ottawa hospital staff member to lay on the floor when he asked for a bed.

  Health

  Nov 27, 2017
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• Canadian health care struggles to find a cure for hallway medicine

  The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians says that the cause of hospital overcrowding is simple: not enough beds.

  Health

  Apr 26, 2017
• ERs overflow as flu season comes early

  Flu season is here early - and with a vengeance.

  Health

  Dec 30, 2014