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flag Patients waited over 70 hours in Nova Scotia’s ER for hospital transfers due to lack of inpatient beds, prompting criticism over delayed government action.

flag Patients at Nova Scotia’s Cobequid Community Health Centre waited over 70 hours in the emergency department for hospital transfers, with staff reporting a crisis-level backlog. flag The facility, lacking inpatient beds, had 18 of 26 ER beds occupied by patients with serious conditions, including strokes and fractures, leading to the refusal of a stroke patient. flag A 2022 government plan to expand the centre with 36 new inpatient beds remains under review. flag NDP MLA Paul Wozney criticized the delay, urging Health Minister Michelle Thompson to act on a promise made to address systemic strain in the region’s healthcare system.

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