2 deaths after lengthy ER waits need public inquiry: Manitoba PC leader
Global News
Two women died in the emergency room of Winnipeg's St. Boniface Hospital in January after each waiting several hours to be seen by a health-care professional.
The leader of Manitoba’s opposition is calling for a full public inquiry into the province’s health-care system following the deaths of two women in Winnipeg after waiting hours in the emergency room for help.
Progressive Conservative Leader Obby Khan made the call on Wednesday, citing the deaths of Stacey Ross and Judy Burns at St. Boniface Hospital last month.
“I think Manitobans need answers on what’s happening, they need to have that accountability and transparency,” Khan told Global News in an interview.
Ross’ family told Global News on Monday she was brought to hospital the morning of Jan. 15 but didn’t get a room until about 9:30 p.m.
Sheri Ross, Stacey’s sister, said they received a call at 11 p.m. to get to the hospital.
“We walked in the room and her daughter started to cry and she (Stacey) said, ‘It’s OK, I’m going to be OK,’ and then we never saw her again,” Sheri told Global News in an interview on Monday.
It was the second time in two weeks Ross had gone to hospital with complaints of chest pain and difficulty breathing. The first time she was not seen for 12 hours and sent home without medication.
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