Seniors still waiting for LTC beds

News Release
Howard Hampton, MPP

QUEEN’S PARK – Howard Hampton, MPP Kenora-Rainy River asked the Minister of Health and Long-term Care how much longer the seniors that are currently at the Lake of the Woods Hospital will have to wait for long-term care beds.
“27 alternate level of care patients in medical surgical beds are seniors who are waiting for long-term care beds,” Hampton said. “Some of these seniors have been waiting for five months – 130 days. How much longer will they have to wait before a long-term care bed becomes available?” he asked.
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“There is not enough supportive housing to accommodate those in need,” said Hampton. “Proposals from Kenora, Rainy River and Fort Frances have all been ignored. How long are people supposed to wait when they’re not getting a positive response from the northwest LHIN?” Hampton asked.