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www.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Canada news

Ontario health-care workers 'at their wits end' over hospital staffing crisis: union | CBC News

Health-care workers in Ontario are experiencing a staffing crisis, leading to overcrowded emergency rooms and a decline in patient care.
Unions are demanding higher wages, better working conditions, and a solution to the workload issues for health-care workers. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Medicine

Over-capacity ERs are dangerous choke points. But hospital challenges go far deeper | CBC News

Emergency rooms in Canada are overflowing with patients, leading to dangerous conditions and long wait times.
The combination of respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, and backlogs in the healthcare system are putting additional strain on hospitals. [ more ]
Cbsnews
5 months ago
Public health

COVID and flu surge could strain hospitals as JN.1 variant grows, CDC warns

Hospitals and emergency rooms in the US may have to ration care due to the strain caused by COVID-19 and influenza.
The CDC is urging people to get vaccinated as the peak of respiratory viruses approaches. [ more ]
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