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Originally Posted by fastcarsfreedom
I'm in disbelief that they are considering removing a full-time ER at MUMC, that is completely off-the-charts if you consider the sort of growth that's going on in the western burbs, as well as the burgeoning population in the Westdale/West Hamilton area. When I first heard this announcement I assumed Children's was getting a separate ER--something long overdue--but I had no idea they were ditching the regular ER in deference to St Joe's and General...ridiculous short-sighted idea...the last thing the city needs is FEWER ERs.
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I agree. But sometimes kids/babies need to be prioritized.
PLUS the other Centres usually send the majority of kids from their ERs to Mac anyway... I know from personal experience. So it kind of makes sense. Would have made MORE sense if they just built a new ward DEDICATED to Children's Emergency tho.
Burlington needs another hospital! Jo Brant is rediculous right now. I have friends that work in the labs there and say it's always crazy busy. Once Waterdown gets their 10,000+ residents from all the new development up there, it'll be even worse for the Hospital.