Emergency Room
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Winnipeg woman says little has changed since 26-hour ER wait in 2025A woman says she is disappointed by the lack of progress in managing wait times in emergency departments after her extended wait a year ago.HealthAug 13
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Winnipeg family frustrated after terminally-ill mother waits 20 hours in ERA Winnipeg family is voicing frustrations after they say their terminally ill mother waited in an emergency department for 20 hours.CanadaAug 7
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Canadian emergency doctors leaving ‘broken’ industry, citing burnout: CMAJA Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) study released Monday states that one in 10 emergency room doctors are exiting the profession altogether as a result of burnout.HealthJul 27
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Manitoba funding new social work positions in Winnipeg emergency departmentsMore help is on the way for people who show up at Winnipeg emergency departments seeking mental health or social supports, the Manitoba government announced Wednesday.HealthJun 17
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Mission, B.C. ER services temporarily interrupted due to ‘staffing challenges’Fraser Health says in a statement that the service interruption at Mission Memorial will last from 5 p.m. Sunday until Monday morning at 8 a.m.HealthJun 7
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Saskatchewan to give ER closure updates twice a dayOver the last six years, Saskatchewan has dealt with temporary ER closures in rural communities struggling to hire and retain staff.HealthApr 30
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Alberta minister optimistic about ER doctor deal, doesn’t blame physicians for delayIf both sides can't come to terms soon, the short-term contingency plans include looking to bring in nurse practitioners, triage nurses, or boosting emergency room budgets.HealthMar 3
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Extra Alberta ER doctor shifts delayed amid talks between government, physiciansThe new E.R. triage shifts are meant for doctors to help speed up patient assessments and diagnostic work, and in some cases begin providing care in the waiting room.HealthFeb 2
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‘Take a fever reducer and go home’: Flu surge strains overcrowded ERs at Montreal children’s hospitalsMontreal children’s hospitals are overwhelmed by flu cases, with doctors urging parents to avoid ERs for mild symptoms and seek home care or clinics instead.HealthDec 16, 2025
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‘Patients get relief’: Researchers recommending nerve blockers to treat migrainesThe research recommends occipital nerve blocks should be offered in emergency rooms to treat acute migraine attacks.HealthDec 5, 2025
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