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Winnipeg ERs at Breaking Point | Winnipeg News
Winnipeg’s ERs are in crisis, with wait times hitting record highs—some patients stuck for over 13 hours, and up to 16 at major hospitals. The problem isn’t just getting people in; it’s the crushing bottleneck after admission, as patients wait days for personal care homes or home care, filling hospital beds meant for acute care. This systemic failure is causing real suffering, turning ERs into waiting rooms for the entire health network. While the government pushes more staff and funding, critics say they’re ignoring the core issue: a lack of community care infrastructure. Without serious…
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