Inside Saskatchewan's Overcrowded Hospital ER Crisis
A firsthand account from a Saskatoon hospital reveals alarming ER overcrowding, staff burnout, and systemic failures. Learn what's happening and why critics blame privatization.
Category : Hospitals Healthcare
Senior waits 1 hour outside for ambulance with broken hip
Margaret Campbell, 84, endured a painful hour-long wait for an ambulance outside her Edmonton home after breaking her hip. The incident raises urgent questions about emergency response times for seniors.
Patient dies after clash with guards at Saskatoon hospital
A patient has died following an incident with security personnel at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon. The case is now under investigation by provincial authorities.
NDP Calls for Real-Time Hospital Closure Updates in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan NDP demands the SHA update hospital closures in real time after Watrous ER closed nearly 100 times. Learn about the call for transparency and public safety.
Quebec hospitals spend millions on enhanced security measures
Quebec hospitals are investing millions to bolster security, including metal detectors at Notre-Dame Hospital in Montreal. Learn about the new measures and the push for safer healthcare environments.
Nurses in makeshift N.B. hospital unit face challenges
The New Brunswick Nurses Union reports staff are managing in a temporary unit at Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital amid ongoing construction. Read about the conditions and union concerns.
Alberta ERs Over Capacity, Need System-Wide Fixes
Alberta's hospitals face a chronic crisis with ERs and internal medicine units operating dangerously over capacity, leading to hallway care and patient safety risks. Read the analysis.
Windsor ER Wait Time Clock Offline After Launch
Windsor Regional Hospital's new online Emergency Department wait time clock is offline. Get the latest details on this tool intended to increase transparency for patients.
Alberta Medical Association calls for crisis declaration
The Alberta Medical Association details severe hospital over-capacity, labeling it a 'medical disaster' and calls on the provincial government to formally declare a healthcare crisis.
Calgary Doctors Sound Alarm Over Hospital Wait Times
Physicians in Calgary are urging officials to declare a state of emergency due to dangerously long hospital wait times, highlighting a system under severe strain. Read the full report.
Timmins ER doctor pleads for kindness as hospital faces surge
Dr. Kyle Harper appeals for patience and kindness as Timmins and District Hospital's emergency room struggles with a high volume of severely ill patients requiring admission. The situation highlights ongoing healthcare pressures in Northern Ontario.
Quebec ERs at 300% Capacity Amid Early Flu Surge
A severe and early influenza A outbreak, combined with systemic healthcare failures, is overwhelming Quebec's emergency rooms. Doctors warn patient safety is at risk as occupancy rates soar. Learn the causes and urgent calls for action.
Leamington hospital slashes ER wait times with new funding
Erie Shores HealthCare in Leamington has dramatically reduced emergency room wait times using an innovative admission and discharge unit, now backed by $2.33M in permanent provincial funding. Discover how this model could transform Ontario healthcare.
Lethbridge adds doctors but still faces physician shortage
Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge is recruiting more physicians, yet Alberta's healthcare system continues to grapple with a severe doctor shortage. Learn about the ongoing challenges.
Virtual Doctors Keep Saskatchewan Rural ERs Open
Saskatchewan is using virtual physician technology to maintain emergency services in rural communities facing critical doctor shortages. Learn how this controversial solution is working.
Glenrose Hospital to replace closed therapeutic pool
Alberta commits $6.5 million to replace the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital's aging aqua therapy pool, closed in 2024 for safety. The new facility aims to restore vital rehabilitation services for Edmonton patients.
B.C. nurse suspended over discriminatory messages
A Vancouver nurse has been suspended by the B.C. regulator for sending 'discriminatory, derogatory and threatening' messages to colleagues. Learn the details and consequences of this professional misconduct case.
Sask. woman advised to crowdfund for out-of-province brain tumour care
A Saskatchewan woman with a brain tumour was advised by provincial health officials to crowdfund for out-of-province treatment. Read about the systemic gaps in healthcare coverage.
Ottawa General Hospital Uses Overflow Space for Flu Season
The Ottawa Hospital's General Campus has opened overflow areas to handle a surge in flu patients, with regional cases exceeding 1,000. Health officials urge vaccination.
Perley Health Eliminates 50+ Positions in Ottawa
Ottawa's Perley Health long-term care home is cutting 51 positions. The union warns cuts to nurses and support workers will harm resident care. Read the full story.
$6.5M Therapeutic Pool for Glenrose Hospital by 2028
Alberta's government and the Glenrose Hospital Foundation are investing $6.5 million to build a new therapeutic pool at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, set to open in 2028 after the old pool's closure.
Newly Renovated Discharge Lounge Opens at Erie Shores HealthCare
Erie Shores HealthCare in Leamington opens its newly renovated Discharge Lounge, improving patient comfort and flow. The project marks a key investment in local healthcare infrastructure.
Crucial Cancer Scanner Disrupted in Saskatchewan
A vital PET/CT scanner at Saskatoon's Royal University Hospital was disrupted, angering a patient's family. The incident raises concerns about access to critical cancer diagnostics in the province.
11-hour ambulance wait in Winnipeg sparks outcry
A Winnipeg man suffered for 11 hours waiting for an ambulance. His ordeal highlights critical strain on emergency medical services in Manitoba. Read his story and the urgent call for change.
Peace Arch Hospital announces maternity diversion
Peace Arch Hospital in Surrey has announced another temporary maternity diversion. Expectant mothers are being redirected to other facilities. Get the latest details on this ongoing healthcare issue.
Alberta Man Waits Months for Critical Brain Assessment
Former radio host Kim Johnston, suffering severe symptoms from a brain lesion, finally gets an assessment date after 123 days, highlighting critical healthcare delays in Alberta. Read his urgent story.
Maternity patients diverted from Peace Arch Hospital Jan 8-12
Fraser Health diverts maternity patients from Peace Arch Hospital due to OB-GYN shortage. Learn about the temporary closure dates and ongoing recruitment efforts.
Flu surge causes long ER waits in Windsor-Essex hospitals
Windsor-Essex hospitals report high patient volumes and long emergency room wait times as flu cases peak. Officials urge using alternatives for non-urgent care. Learn more.
Deaths in ER Waiting Rooms Highlight Canada's Healthcare Crisis
The deaths of Adam Burgoyne and Prashant Sreekumar after long ER waits reveal a systemic failure. A former healthcare worker argues administrators must return to patient care to save lives.
Longer ER waits in Windsor-Essex, hospitals advise clinics
Hospitals in Windsor and Leamington report longer-than-usual emergency room wait times. Officials urge patients with non-urgent needs to visit walk-in clinics instead. Details on the situation and public guidance.
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