Rural Ontario communities hit hard by ER closures, hospitals face staff challengesThe South Bruce Grey Health Centre, which runs the Chesley hospital, closed the community's emergency room in early October, citing “critical nurse shortages.'' Dr. Kieran Moore weighing bad upcoming flu season in considering return to mask mandatesMany hospitals across the province, both smaller ones in rural areas and large ones in cities, have been overwhelmed with patients, reporting large volumes and long waits. Ontario hospital temporarily closes emergency room due to COVID-19 Hospital president Todd Stepanuik says the situation is weighing heavily on the "exhausted'' emergency department workers. Local hospitals could face strain as early viral infections swamp pediatrics: CPS CHEO, the Ottawa pediatric hospital, said Wednesday it had to cancel some surgeries. CHEO reports unprecedented demand, surge in respiratory illness The spike in RSV cases comes as kids previously shielded by COVID-19 health restrictions are being exposed to it for the first time this fall. What's behind worrying RSV surge in US children's hospitals? RSV cases fell dramatically two years ago as the pandemic shut down schools, day cares and businesses. Now it's back. Manitoba doctor warns of overwhelmed hospitals, calls for government help Provincial statistics show that the number of patients in intensive care has remained above pre-pandemic normal capacity. Early norepinephrine not associated with 24-hour mortality among blunt trauma, hemorrhagic shock patients Study adds to the debate about use of vasopressors for these patients. Health Canada approves two therapies for COVID-19 treatment Single-dose Evusheld is now indicated for treating mild/moderate COVID-19 and Actemra IV is now approved for treating COVID-19 in hospitalized adults. Ontario hospitals look to 'unconventional spaces,' new staff models to ease pressures But what exactly is a 'temporary unconventional space?' First Previous 30 31 32 33 34 Next Last
