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Nova Scotia family worries autism wait lists are leaving their daughter behind Â
Nova Wamboldt is one of 631 children waiting for an autism assessment, according to the IWK Health Centre. For her family, the wait to get help is daunting. Continue reading
B.C. government announces the first urgent care centre to be built in Surrey
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government is fulfilling a major campaign promise by opening the first urgent primary-care centre in the province by November. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Cancer surgery wait times too long, says Quebec’s auditor general
Guylaine Leclerc says surgery wait-time targets, set by the health ministry, do not take into account that certain illnesses require a rapid intervention. Continue reading
Province provides $4.1M to address wait times, capacity issues at Cobourg hospital
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg has received an additional $4.1 million to address wait times and capacity issues. Continue reading
Winnipeg hospital wait times down since implementing changes: WRHA
By Diana Foxall Reporter
The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority said it’s been successful in reducing wait times at local hospitals since implementing a variety of changes last October. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Wait times for hip and knee procedures on the rise in Alberta
By Kevin Robertson Radio anchor/reporter
It’s taking longer for hip and knee replacement surgeries to get done in Alberta, according to a Canadian Institute for Health Information report . Continue reading
Manitobans face some of the longest waits for surgery in Canada
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
A new report shows Manitobans are waiting longer for joint replacement and cataract surgeries. Continue reading
Province provides nearly $7M to tackle wait times at Peterborough Regional Health Centre
PRHC is receiving $6.67 million from the province to address wait times. Continue reading
