Kinew pledges temporary ER in Dauphin by Labour Day
Dauphin’s 8,400 residents, ravaged by floodwaters from unprecedented rainfall in June that has left the city without its hospital for the entire summer, will have a temporary but functioning ER […]
Premier Wab Kinew has assured Dauphin residents that a temporary emergency room will be operational by Labour Day. The city's 8,400 inhabitants were left without a hospital after severe floods in June caused by unprecedented rainfall. Kinew stated, "We’ve heard you loud and clear Dauphin. You need these services close to home, you’ll have an emergency department working by Labour Day."
Dauphin Mayor David Bosiak expressed excitement, saying, "We’re tickled in town," and expressed confidence in the premier's promise. The Dauphin Regional Health Centre was closed for months due to the flooding, which has been a challenging summer for the residents. Emergency services have been available in nearby Ste. Rose and Grandview, but maternity patients have been redirected to Brandon and Neepawa, both of which are approximately 140-165 kilometres away.
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