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Ford’s health minister to meet family of teen who died after long ER wait
- Finlay van der Werken, 16, died after waiting more than eight hours to see a doctor at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on February 7, 2024, where he was diagnosed with sepsis and pneumonia with hypoxia.
- His family, GJ and Hazel van der Werken, are advocating for 'Finlay's Law' to establish maximum emergency room wait times for children, supported by over 28,000 signatures on a petition.
- Health Minister Sylvia Jones has agreed to meet with Finlay's parents on October 23, 2025, to discuss their concerns and proposed changes to emergency care.
- Hazel van der Werken stated that the situation in emergency departments has worsened, emphasizing their responsibility to push for reform.
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Ford’s health minister to meet family of teen who died after long ER wait
During an emotional interview on Village Media's 'Closer Look' podcast, the mother of 16-year-old Finlay van der Werken confirmed Sylvia Jones has agreed to a face-to-face meeting later this month
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