Nova Scotia health advocate wonders ‘when is the breaking point’ after ER death
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Nova Scotia health advocate wonders ‘when is the breaking point’ after ER death
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Nova Scotia health advocate wonders ‘when is the breaking point’ after ER death
Description
January 10, 2023
Calls to fix Nova Scotia’s health system are intensifying following the death of a young mother while waiting for care in hospital. Allison Holthoff died at the emergency department in Amherst, N.S. after waiting seven hours. As Skye Bryden-Blom reports, advocates say more needs to be done to alleviate the strain on ERs.
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Nova Scotia health advocate wonders ‘when is the breaking point’ after ER death01:52 | January 10, 2023
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Dec. 2211:06 | 9 hours ago
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Nova Scotia budget projection slashes the deficit by more than $200M01:56 | December 20, 2024
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N.S. medical student and wheelchair user showing the profession what’s possible02:06 | December 20, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 2010:41 | December 20, 2024
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Nemo the missing dog is found00:56 | December 19, 2024
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How Halifax’s unhoused population is preparing for snowstorm01:50 | December 19, 2024
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How changes to federal government’s net-zero electricity grid plan affect Nova Scotia02:10 | December 19, 2024
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What renters need to know about eviction orders01:45 | December 18, 2024
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Survival bags and donations offered to those sleeping rough in Halifax01:50 | December 18, 2024
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Fire at Halifax-area tent encampment has residents scrambling to get back on their feet02:06 | December 18, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 1809:27 | December 18, 2024
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Halifax hospice lights up building with touching tribute02:03 | December 17, 2024
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Nova Scotia receives failing grade on child poverty02:05 | December 17, 2024
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Halifax man without place to live after he says belongings thrown out by landlord01:36 | December 17, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 1709:49 | December 17, 2024
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Halifax police opts not to adopt independent review process for sexual assault cases02:05 | December 16, 2024
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Tips ahead of holiday travel from the Halifax airport01:46 | December 16, 2024
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Liberal Housing Minister Sean Fraser won’t seek re-election02:03 | December 16, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 1612:25 | December 16, 2024
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Halifax city council could close pickleball court due to ‘excessive’ noise01:56 | December 16, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 1412:36 | December 14, 2024
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Halifax organization advocating to make it illegal to take tips from staff01:51 | December 13, 2024
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Former Halifax mayor Mike Savage installed as Nova Scotia’s lieutenant-governor02:05 | December 13, 2024
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Community market stepping up in Halifax01:44 | December 13, 2024
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New Nova Scotia cabinet sworn in02:00 | December 12, 2024
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Halifax-area family searching desperately for lost dog01:52 | December 12, 2024
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Study looks at lung function of young adults using e-cigarettes01:50 | December 12, 2024
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New wind project coming to Hantsport01:45 | December 12, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 1212:18 | December 12, 2024
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No timeline for Tim Houston’s election promise to remove Halifax bridge tolls00:57 | December 12, 2024
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Nova Scotia health advocate wonders ‘when is the breaking point’ after ER death01:52 | January 10, 2023
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Dec. 2211:06 | 9 hours ago
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Nova Scotia budget projection slashes the deficit by more than $200M01:56 | December 20, 2024
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N.S. medical student and wheelchair user showing the profession what’s possible02:06 | December 20, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 2010:41 | December 20, 2024
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Nemo the missing dog is found00:56 | December 19, 2024
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How Halifax’s unhoused population is preparing for snowstorm01:50 | December 19, 2024
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How changes to federal government’s net-zero electricity grid plan affect Nova Scotia02:10 | December 19, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 1911:59 | December 19, 2024
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What renters need to know about eviction orders01:45 | December 18, 2024
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Survival bags and donations offered to those sleeping rough in Halifax01:50 | December 18, 2024
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Fire at Halifax-area tent encampment has residents scrambling to get back on their feet02:06 | December 18, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 1809:27 | December 18, 2024
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Halifax hospice lights up building with touching tribute02:03 | December 17, 2024
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Nova Scotia receives failing grade on child poverty02:05 | December 17, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 1709:49 | December 17, 2024
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Halifax police opts not to adopt independent review process for sexual assault cases02:05 | December 16, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 1612:25 | December 16, 2024
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Halifax city council could close pickleball court due to ‘excessive’ noise01:56 | December 16, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 1412:36 | December 14, 2024
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Halifax organization advocating to make it illegal to take tips from staff01:51 | December 13, 2024
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New Nova Scotia cabinet sworn in02:00 | December 12, 2024
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Halifax-area family searching desperately for lost dog01:52 | December 12, 2024
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Study looks at lung function of young adults using e-cigarettes01:50 | December 12, 2024
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New wind project coming to Hantsport01:45 | December 12, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 1212:18 | December 12, 2024
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No timeline for Tim Houston’s election promise to remove Halifax bridge tolls00:57 | December 12, 2024
Nova Scotia health advocate wonders ‘when is the breaking point’ after ER death
Description
January 10, 2023
Calls to fix Nova Scotia’s health system are intensifying following the death of a young mother while waiting for care in hospital. Allison Holthoff died at the emergency department in Amherst, N.S. after waiting seven hours. As Skye Bryden-Blom reports, advocates say more needs to be done to alleviate the strain on ERs.
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