Rural towns fear two tier health care under Doer
Winnipeg Sun columnist Krista Boryskavich argues that rural Manitobans face reduced emergency access as rivers of hospitals close. She recalls delays for Rivers residents who must travel to Hamiota Minnedosa or Brandon for care and compares it to Winnipeg exceptions.
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Manitoba Tories warn ER crisis amid doctor shortages
Opposition leader Hugh McFadyen warned the NDP government Winnipeg faces an imminent emergency room crisis as four community hospitals lack 14 doctors, about 40 percent of needed staff. He cited long ER wait times and high patient losses while criticizing NDP advertising on health care.
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NDP
Winnipeg
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