COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: 7th Wave heroes still coping in challenging times

The Emergency Department at Arnprior Regional Health is holding its own, thank-you- but resources are stretched.

That’s Raeline McGrath, Vice-President of Patient Care and CNE at ARH.

She appreciates the support of the public in understanding that health care workers are fighting on the front line.

McGrath says there are a number of factors that are increasing traffic volumes at local emergency departments.

The VP of Patient Care says in the absence of empirical data, members of her team have the following sentiments on ED traffic.

She says don’t second-guess yourself, the local Emerg is here for you.

McGrath says you can determine your medical status in a number of ways before considering a visit to the hospital ED

By Rick Stow