Indigenous, Black patients waiting longer to be seen in hospital

Indigenous, Black patients waiting longer to be seen in Winnipeg ERs: report - Winnipeg

Race-based data collected in Manitoba's health-care systems suggests Indigenous, African and Black patients are waiting longer in Winnipeg emergency rooms.

Indigenous, Black patients wait longer for care in Winnipeg ERs: report

Patients who identify as Indigenous, African or Black are generally spending longer in Winnipeg emergency department waiting rooms than white people, according to a new report examining how different racial groups experience patient care.

Indigenous, Black patients waiting longer to be seen in hospital

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Indigenous, Black patients waiting longer to be seen in Winnipeg ERs: report

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