N.S. patients waited for more than 70 hours in the ER for hospital admission

N.S. patients waited for more than 70 hours in the ER for hospital admission: MLA

Paul Wozney says he received a blunt assessment of an overcrowded emergency room where he was told some patients had been waiting over 70 hours.

N.S. patients waited for more than 70 hours in the ER for hospital admission

HALIFAX — Paul Wozney says he received a blunt assessment of an overcrowded emergency room where he was told some patients had been waiting over 70 hours. “It’s Armageddon here.” Wozney, an NDP member of the Nova Scotia legislature, told The Canadian Press a health care worker gave him this description when they called in […]

Heavy overcrowding at UHG expected to persist into the weekend

UHG has reported high pressure on its bed capacity and emergency department in recent days, which is expected to continue into the weekend. University Hospital Galway is advising that the Emergency Department has been exceptionally busy in recent days, with high levels of people attending and admissions. This increased activity is expected to continue over the weekend. Yesterday, Thursday, November 6, a total of 274 people attended the Emergency…

Fainting in the ER, but no one cares? My experience with the Ontario healthcare system

This article is an opinion piece. The views presented reflect the author’s personal experiences. After sitting for 14 hours while shifting in and out of consciousness, I left the Ottawa General Campus hospital without clear answers. My experience is familiar to many across Ontario who are seeking medical attention in hospital emergency rooms.  During my competitive dance career, I was the recipient of numerous blows to the head, resulting in con…