Emergency Department
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healthExtreme Temperatures Spike Emergency Visits for Dementia Patients
A decade-long study links heat waves and cold snaps to increased emergency department visits in dementia patients, with no similar effect found in Parkinson's.
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healthCanadian Emergency Rooms Face Overcrowding Crisis, Reports CIHI
New data reveals one in ten Canadian ER patients waits over 48 hours for a bed, with 1.5 million waiting more than 14 hours.
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healthChickenpox Alert: Peterborough Hospital Exposure Warning Issued
Officials warn of potential chickenpox exposure at Peterborough Regional Health Centre ER from May 11-12.
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healthMedication Shortages Spike Seizure Urgencies
Study reveals increased seizures and emergency visits among adults with epilepsy due to medication shortages.
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healthCanadian Patient Waits 12 Hours in ER, Says 'I'd Rather Pay'
Nova Scotia resident Amanda Gushue spent 12 hours in a Canadian ER. Amidst rising wait times and staffing shortages, she expresses preference for paid care.
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healthWinnipeg ERs Overwhelmed: Over 1 in 4 Patients Leave Unseen
Winnipeg's emergency rooms face critical overcrowding, with a quarter of patients leaving without medical assessment due to staffing shortages and rising wait times.