Manitoba ER wait leads to emergency surgery with 19 staples
Lori Stetina endured a 19-hour wait in a Manitoba emergency room before undergoing unexpected surgery. Her story highlights Canada's healthcare crisis. Read her full experience.
Category : Search result: hospital wait times Alberta
Report Sheds Light on Hospital Surgery Privatization
A comprehensive new report reveals the growing trend of privatizing hospital surgeries across Canada. Learn how this shift affects healthcare access and costs.
Support dog lends paw at Edmonton children's hospital
A yellow Labrador named Pumbaa serves as a facility dog at Edmonton's Stollery Children's Hospital, providing emotional support to young patients during difficult treatments.
Canada's first hospital facility dog comforts sick kids
Stollery Children's Hospital makes history by hiring Canada's first facility service dog, Pumbaa, to provide comfort and support to young patients like four-year-old Jake Davis.
Private-pay medical testing won't fix wait times: doctors
Emergency physicians warn Alberta's private-pay diagnostic testing legislation will worsen wait times and healthcare equity. Learn why this approach threatens public healthcare.
NB Hospital Death Lawsuit Settled by Family
The family of a New Brunswick man who died in a hospital emergency room has reached a settlement in their lawsuit. The case highlights ongoing concerns about emergency healthcare in Canada.
Ontario launches bundled home care to relieve hospitals
Ontario introduces High-Intensity Bundled Home Care program to reduce hospital overcrowding by providing comprehensive medical services directly to patients' homes. Learn how this initiative aims to transform healthcare delivery.
North Bay Hospital Cuts 40 Jobs, Union Plans Protest
Unionized workers at North Bay Regional Health Centre will protest Wednesday after hospital announces 40 position cuts to address $5.6 million deficit. Rally planned.
Ottawa Hospital ER Wait Times Exposed
New data reveals emergency room wait times at Ottawa hospitals. Learn what patients face and how the healthcare system is responding to increasing demands.
Surrey Memorial Hospital 'Code White' Calls on the Rise
Surrey Memorial Hospital reports a significant increase in 'Code White' calls, indicating a rise in violent incidents. Learn what this means for patient and staff safety.
Durham Hospital Expands Services, Reduces Patient Travel
Durham's hospital is undergoing a significant transformation with new specialized services that will keep local patients closer to home, reducing travel burdens for families across Ontario.
Montreal Children's Hospital Clears All Surgery Waitlists
In an unprecedented healthcare breakthrough, the Montreal Children's Hospital has completely eliminated surgical waitlists, ensuring immediate care for young patients across Quebec.
Saskatoon Family's Hospital Hallway Healthcare Horror
A Saskatchewan family shares their traumatic experience with hallway healthcare at RUH, calling for systemic reforms after their loved one spent days receiving treatment in public corridors.
Cancer patient spends 6 days in hospital hallway
A Saskatchewan cancer patient's heartbreaking ordeal reveals healthcare system cracks as she spends nearly a week receiving treatment in a busy hospital hallway.
Nova Scotia ER Patients Wait 70+ Hours for Beds
Shocking new data reveals Nova Scotia emergency room patients are waiting more than three days for hospital admission, exposing a deepening healthcare crisis in Atlantic Canada.
Rockyview Hospital Hosts Future Healthcare Workers
Rockyview General Hospital in Calgary opened its doors to the next generation of healthcare workers during a special Take Our Kids to Work Day event, giving young students an inspiring glimpse into medical careers.
Saskatchewan Radiothon Raises Funds for Children's Hospital
The 22nd annual Licence to Heal Radiothon is underway, bringing together Saskatchewan communities to raise crucial funds for the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation through inspiring patient stories.
Vancouver Hospital Uses AI to Detect Heart Failure
St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver is deploying cutting-edge artificial intelligence to detect heart failure earlier and more accurately, potentially saving countless lives through advanced technology.
Edmonton Hospital Weapons Screening System Considered
The Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton is exploring advanced weapons screening technology as part of a comprehensive safety strategy following increased security incidents across Alberta Health Services facilities.
Gastro Outbreak Closes Huntsville Hospital Wings to Visitors
A severe gastrointestinal outbreak has prompted Huntsville District Memorial Hospital to implement immediate visitor restrictions on multiple wings. Get the latest health advisory and safety measures.
Alberta Pharmacy Vaccine Rollout Faces Bottlenecks
Albertans seeking COVID-19 vaccinations are encountering significant wait times at pharmacies across the province as limited vaccine supply struggles to meet overwhelming public demand.
Toronto Readers Sound Off on Healthcare, Housing & Hockey
Toronto residents voice strong opinions on pressing local issues including healthcare wait times, affordable housing solutions, and the Maple Leafs' performance in this week's compelling letters to the editor.
Halifax Hospital Stabbing Case Heads to Jury Trial
A Nova Scotia man accused in a violent hospital stabbing incident has chosen a judge and jury trial. Get the latest courtroom developments and what's next in this high-profile Halifax case.
Canadian billionaire donates $100M to rebuild Israeli hospital
Montreal-born philanthropist Sylvan Adams makes transformative donation to rebuild Galilee Medical Centre after direct missile strike, showcasing Canadian-Israeli solidarity.
Saskatoon Hospital ER Closing Early Sunday Due to Doctor Shortage
Saskatoon residents face reduced emergency care access as physician shortages force early closure of City Hospital's emergency department this Sunday. Learn how this affects healthcare services.
Nurse: 'Surprised More People Haven't Died' in Manitoba Hospital
An exclusive look inside Manitoba's largest hospital reveals a healthcare system pushed to the brink, with exhausted nurses describing dangerous conditions and alarming patient wait times.
RVH's tiniest patients rock Blue Jays gear in NICU
The NICU at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre is showing major league spirit as their smallest patients sport miniature Blue Jays uniforms, bringing joy and comfort to families during challenging times.
Canada's Health Care Crisis: Learning From Other Nations
While Canadians pride themselves on universal health care, other countries are delivering better outcomes with shorter wait times. Discover which nations are outperforming Canada and what reforms could fix our struggling system.
Private Pay Medical Screening: A False Solution
Why paying for private medical scans won't fix Canada's overwhelmed healthcare system and could make healthcare inequality worse.
Occupational therapist shortage hits Saskatoon hospital services
A severe occupational therapist shortage has triggered service disruptions at Royal University Hospital, forcing temporary closures and staff redeployment according to internal documents.
Page 4 of 4