US Edition'Unnecessary Stress': Kelowna Mom Describes Hospital Transfer Amid Pediatric Unit Closure
- On May 26, Kelowna General Hospital closed its pediatric inpatient unit due to a shortage of pediatricians, prompting patient transfers.
- The closure resulted from an unsustainable work environment where limited pediatricians cover multiple high-demand areas, causing specialists to leave.
- One mother experienced an emotionally overwhelming ambulance transfer of her eight-week-old daughter with respiratory distress from Kelowna to Penticton Regional Hospital.
- Dr. Hannah Duyvewaardt described the ongoing issue as a "paediatric care crisis," noting pediatricians have advocated for more staff to ensure patient safety.
- Interior Health is actively recruiting pediatricians with incentives and assures emergency care remains available during the six-week closure, while admitted children require transfers.
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'Unnecessary stress': Kelowna mom describes hospital transfer amid pediatric unit closure
Jade Arignon was overwhelmed by emotions Wednesday night as her eight-week old daughter was hooked up to a breathing tube, and loaded into an ambulance by a small army of a emergency care workers.
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