This summer, a new tool will be released for those in need of access to medical care in rural and northern Manitoba, which is expected to close emergency rooms and reduce business hours. I did.
Of the 68 hospitals and health centers in these areas, 18 ERs are not scheduled to reopen this summer after being closed for more than a year. Temporary stop.
"I've never seen so many ERs closed or opened only part-time during my many years of practicing medical care in the countryside of Manitoba. "Dr. David Cram of Souris says.
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RuralCare.ca website , Provides advice to Manitoba. How to plan ahead, guidance on what to do during emergency treatment, and the expected situation of ER this summer in all local and northern hospitals.
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"Hundreds of Doctors "But a serious shortage of staff makes it difficult to maintain service in many hospitals today," said Dr. Nicole Desiret, a Neepawa doctor who works for. According to
Shared Health, COVID-19 has already exacerbated long-standing staffing problems in rural areas, and spokespersons said 17 of these ERs were out of service at least 10 years ago. It states that it did.
“Maintaining access to Manitoba medical services in need of urgent or urgent care is a top priority for all medical areas.
Manitoba clinical and clinical and As part of a preventive services program, efforts are underway across the state to support the reliable time and service levels of emergency departments and emergency medical centers servicing the Manitoba community. ”
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