The Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre continues to work under challenging conditions, due to an increasing volume of patients and demands for service.
Chief Executive Officer and President Heather Lee says general access to acute care inpatient beds is often delayed, due in part to an increase in patients who require long-term care beds.
Lee notes the congestion and high levels of occupancy are creating the need for hallway healthcare.
She stresses the hospital remains committed to providing high-quality care and she is asking for the public’s understanding.
Lee adds everything is being done to ensure timely and quality care.
The Meno Ya Win Health Centre is a 60-bed acute care hospital with a 20-bed elderly extended care facility.
Lee is hoping the provincial government fulfills a promise to allocate 76 new long-term care beds.
She stresses the project needs to move forward as quickly as possible.
“The need for more long-term beds continues to rise and we continue to feel the pressure. This isn’t a problem for the future, this is immediately affecting every resident of Sioux Lookout and our northern communities who come hear for healthcare services.”
Lee says she will continue to advocate for the region and has been in discussions with the government.
