Halifax woman facing years-long wait for gynecologist calls for better access to health care
Haley Smith, who has fibroids, cysts and adenomyosis, says she was referred to see a gynecologist, but was told it could take four to five years for an appointment.
A Halifax woman, Haley Smith, 36, who suffers from fibroids, cysts, and adenomyosis, shared her struggle with a potential five-year wait to see a gynecologist. Smith, who dreams of becoming a mother, expressed her frustration, stating, "I’ve been feeling lost, alone, unheard, and frustrated." Her story comes as the Opposition calls for action to address health care wait times in the province.
NDP Leader Claudia Chender emphasized the need for transparency and progress measurement in healthcare, stating, "I believe that all women in this province are experiencing unnecessarily long and dangerous wait times." Women's Access to Care & Health (WATCH) organized a march to Province House to amplify their message to the government.
Independent MLA Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin tabled a bill to improve women's health outcomes, emphasizing that women's bodies require the same attention as men's. NSH acknowledged progress in improving access to gynecological and pelvic care, including the Endometriosis and Chronic Pelvic Pain Clinic and new initiatives to reduce breast cancer screening wait times.
WATCH member Cairista MacIsaac expressed gratitude for the announcements but remained hopeful for further improvements.
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