Tag: hospital
One dead, three taken to hospital following collision near Walkerton
A 27-year-old man is dead following a two-vehicle collision on Bruce Road 3 just outside Walkerton on Saturday. South Bruce OPP said in a media release that three other people involved in the collision just after 10 a.m. were transported to a local hospital for minor injuries. The 27-year-old male sustained life-threatening injuries in the […]
EMS providers battle money, staffing woes in rural Michigan’s ambulance ‘deserts’
Rural agencies face a compounding financial crisis: low call volume, unreliable public funding, service competition and low insurance reimbursement.
EMS providers battle money, staffing woes in rural Michigan’s ambulance ‘deserts’
Rural emergency medical services in Michigan are burdened by the high cost of keeping crews ready and insurance payouts that fail to cover calls. Hospital closures and mergers and a lack of local dollars arenât helping matters, leaving local residents in a bind to keep services afloat….
Munson nurses union to rally for staffing changes as contract negotiations continue
The nurses at Munson Medical Center are finishing up their third week of working under an expired contract. They’re planning a “practice strike” on April 9.
Georgian Bluffs Mayor against invoicing rescued fishermen
The mayor of Georgian Bluffs is not in favour of billing the ice fishermen who were rescued from the water off the shores of her municipality earlier this month. Mayor Sue Carleton said in a statement issued on Thursday that the focus should be on the safety of those involved in any rescue event. “From […]