Lake of the Woods District Hospital addresses flood-related surgical delays
What happened
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital is creating a plan to address surgical wait lists that resulted from the May flood. The hospital is also in discussions with the province regarding potential additional funding to support recovery. Hospital president and CEO Cheryl O’Flaherty stated that the disruption to the hospital’s operating rooms has affected some surgical services more than others.
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Why it matters
The flood caused operational disruptions at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital, leading to growing surgical wait lists. The hospital is actively seeking provincial funding to cover the costs associated with recovery.
A health department is responding to a public health crisis caused by flooding in a specific state.
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