Halifax children’s hospital says emergency department is in ‘crisis’
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Halifax children’s hospital says emergency department is in ‘crisis’
Description
June 15, 2022
Spring is usually when things start to slow down for emergency departments, but the IWK says over the past six weeks, they’ve been over capacity nearly every day. The increase in visits has meant long waits and staff are at risk of burning out. But as Alicia Draus reports, fixing the problem goes well beyond the emergency department.
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Halifax children’s hospital says emergency department is in ‘crisis’02:04 | June 15, 2022
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 1112:19 | 3 hours ago
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Complaints about Nova Scotia heating assistance program01:46 | 4 hours ago
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Feed Nova Scotia says food bank usage has soared02:05 | 4 hours ago
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Planned power outage in Lunenburg, N.S. drags on, leaving residents in cold01:56 | 4 hours ago
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Zach Churchill stepping down as leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party01:03 | December 10, 2024
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Deaths ruled double homicide in Greenhill, N.S.00:41 | December 4, 2024
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Halifax police officers help kids buy gifts in annual Cop Shop01:50 | December 4, 2024
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Halifax children’s hospital says emergency department is in ‘crisis’02:04 | June 15, 2022
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 1112:19 | 3 hours ago
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Complaints about Nova Scotia heating assistance program01:46 | 4 hours ago
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Feed Nova Scotia says food bank usage has soared02:05 | 4 hours ago
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Planned power outage in Lunenburg, N.S. drags on, leaving residents in cold01:56 | 4 hours ago
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 1009:30 | December 10, 2024
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Zach Churchill stepping down as leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party01:03 | December 10, 2024
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Accused in 2022 murder of Devon Marsman appears in court01:59 | December 10, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 911:52 | December 9, 2024
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Nova Scotia opens first transitional health centre02:03 | December 9, 2024
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Friends of N.S. woman who advocated for better breast cancer screening continue her fight02:06 | December 9, 2024
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Tim Houston meets with Prime Minister for first time since re-election as Nova Scotia premier01:56 | December 9, 2024
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Syrians living in Atlantic Canada react to fall of Assad regime01:57 | December 9, 2024
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Students working to bring innovation to home screening kit program02:02 | December 6, 2024
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Dozens gather to honour the 107th anniversary of Halifax Explosion02:04 | December 6, 2024
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Halifax stops to reflect on anniversary of Polytechnique mass killing02:04 | December 6, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 512:25 | December 5, 2024
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Nova Scotia jail guards call for higher pay to keep staff from leaving01:56 | December 5, 2024
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Canadian actor looks to inspire national movement to keep unhoused people warm01:59 | December 5, 2024
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Queer co-op disheartened as protest threats results in health-care session cancellation02:03 | December 5, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 411:02 | December 4, 2024
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Deaths ruled double homicide in Greenhill, N.S.00:41 | December 4, 2024
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Halifax police officers help kids buy gifts in annual Cop Shop01:50 | December 4, 2024
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Concern mounting for those sleeping rough in Halifax01:56 | December 4, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 310:09 | December 3, 2024
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How the climate crisis is affecting Pacific Islanders02:41 | December 3, 2024
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Halifax councillors vote against motion to remove designated encampment locations01:57 | December 3, 2024
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Halifax private school has trans flag torn down twice01:57 | December 3, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 212:49 | December 2, 2024
Halifax children’s hospital says emergency department is in ‘crisis’
Description
June 15, 2022
Spring is usually when things start to slow down for emergency departments, but the IWK says over the past six weeks, they’ve been over capacity nearly every day. The increase in visits has meant long waits and staff are at risk of burning out. But as Alicia Draus reports, fixing the problem goes well beyond the emergency department.
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