At London-area hospitals, winter injuries pile up like snowbanks

At London-area hospitals, winter injuries pile up like snowbanks
London Free Press
An old-fashioned winter like we haven't seen in years has led to piles of snow and ice, potential hazards for anyone braving the outdoors.
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At London-area hospitals, winter injuries pile up like snowbanks

At London-area hospitals, winter injuries pile up like snowbanks
London Free Press
An old-fashioned winter like we haven't seen in years has led to piles of snow and ice, potential hazards for anyone braving the outdoors.
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ER at area hospital evacuated after person pulls knife: Police

ER at area hospital evacuated after person pulls knife: Police
London Free Press
A 32-year-old is in custody after officers responded to reports of a person with a knife at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital
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Results of probe into Amazon worker’s death to be shared with widow: Ministry

Results of probe into Amazon worker’s death to be shared with widow: Ministry
London Free Press
The Ontario Ministry of Labour said Friday it will share the results of its probe into the death of a worker at a London-area Amazon plant with his widow.  The ministry has been under pressure from politicians and the Ontario Federation of Labour since The Free Press reported this week that Sheila Albuquerque had been […]
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Probe into Amazon worker’s death finished – but widow still in dark

Probe into Amazon worker’s death finished – but widow still in dark
London Free Press
Ontario’s Labour Ministry has completed its probe into the death one year ago of an Amazon employee at its London-area mega-plant – but his widow must file a a freedom-of-information (FOI) request to get the final report that includes autopsy results. It’s a “frustrating” process that puts more stress on grieving families, said Sudbury NDP […]
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How London’s ER overflow affects smaller regional hospitals

How London’s ER overflow affects smaller regional hospitals
London Free Press
Longer wait times at LHSC's two London emergency departments are prompting patients to go to smaller nearby hospitals for treatment
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Possible measles exposure at two health-care facilities: Health unit

London Free Press
An area health unit is reaching out to people who may have been exposed to measles in two health-care facilities in the region, after at least one person is confirmed to have measles.
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ER wait times at LHSC are getting longer. Here’s what you need to know

London Free Press
The region’s largest hospital is making progress on moving emergency room patients to inpatient beds faster, but is warning of longer wait times in its two ERs as flu season gets into full swing.
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At local hospitals, a pandemic staple returns – facemasks

London Free Press
A pandemic-era mainstay, facemasks, are once again mandatory for St. Thomas hospital and being recommended by London's two hospitals. Read More
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Rural hospitals brace for summer staff shortages that could hurt ERs

London Free Press
Staffing levels at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance's Wallaceburg and Chatham sites are "manageable," the hospital said in a statement Friday. The network does not foresee the need to temporarily close or cut hours at its two ERs in the coming months. Read More
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Police arrest 'combative' patients in separate flare-ups at local hospital

London Free Press
Two 21-year-old men are facing charges after unrelated incidents at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, including an alleged assault involving staff, police say. Read More
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