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5th November 2025
Fainting in the ER, but no one cares? My experience with the Ontario healthcare system
After sitting for 14 hours while shifting in and out of consciousness, I left the Ottawa General Campus hospital without clear answers. My experience is familiar to many across Ontario who are seeking medical attention in hospital emergency rooms. During my competitive dance career, I was the recipient of numerous blows to the head, resulting in concussions. These injuries put me in the ER, waiting for hours on end.SecondStreet.org reports that nearly 4 million Canadians are currently waiting fo...