staff shortages

• 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
  
• Is the Urgences-santé dispatcher shortage causing deadly delays?

  Concerns are once again being raised about staff shortages at Urgences-santé after an eight-month-old child died following a call to 911 earlier this week.

  Health

  Jun 17
  
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• YMCA reduces capacity, cancels Hamilton summer camp for kids due to staffing shortages

  The YMCA is short some 40 workers needed to run summer camps in the Hamilton area. The Allan A. Greenleaf Elementary School camp in Waterdown has been cancelled as a result.

  Canada

  Jun 13
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• Public asked to avoid Lakeshore Hospital ER this weekend: Montreal health officials

  Other Montreal hospitals also currently have alarming occupancy rates — the Royal Victoria is at 155 per cent capacity as of Saturday and the Jewish General is at 187 per cent.

  Health

  Jun 11
• New Brunswick tourism season kicks off amid labour shortages

  In Saint Andrews, N.B., the long weekend signifies the start of another tourism season. However, operators in the community are already working overtime due to labour shortages.

  Canada

  May 21
• Doctor shortage closes Merritt, B.C. ER until Tuesday morning

  Those in need of emergency care are being redirected to Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops and Kelowna General Hospital.

  Health

  May 16
• Lab in Summerland reopens after being closed for months

  Laboratory service at the Health Centre is prioritized for vulnerable patients, people who are unable to travel, or for urgent collections at this time.

  Health

  Jan 31
• COVID-19: N.S. searches for more long-term care workers during staff shortage

  Nova Scotia is searching for continuing care assistants, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, occupational therapists and physiotherapists. 

  Canada

  Jan 19
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• Head of Alberta paramedic union wants more done to protect staff

  The head of the Health Sciences Association of Alberta says staff are falling victim to burnout and are being denied time off.

  Health

  Jan 17
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• Winnipeg councillors request plan to add more paramedics, relieve EMS pressure

  Winnipeg city councillors passed a motion Friday that directs the public service and Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service to explore ways to increase paramedic staffing amid shortages.

  Politics

  Jan 14