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I’ve been waiting since July 2019 for a back operation. I am so unhappy and find life not worth living anymore

March 4, 2020

I have waiting since July 2019 for a back operation.   I can not walk without holding on to a walker. I can not let go ...

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My mother was rushed to hospital after a heart attack. She died waiting for a doctor

March 4, 2020

My mother was rushed to hospital by ambulance from her doctor's office after having a heart attack. Paramedics waited ...

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2 months to go on a 10 month wait for hip replacement surgery

March 4, 2020

- Charlie, ON ...

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My 98 year old mother fell a few months ago. We waited 8 hours for her to be seen

March 4, 2020

My mother who is 98 years old had a fall a few months ago. We waited for about 8 hours for her to be seen. When she was ...

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Tried to book appointment to see my GP. Was advised that my doctor is fully booked for the month

March 4, 2020

Yesterday (March 2), I tried to book an appointment to see my family doctor. Reception advised me that my doctor is ...

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February advocacy update

March 3, 2020

Here are some highlights of what CARP has been up to this month: “Fix Health Care Now” – CARP Campaign Calls ...

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Fix Health Care Now campaign launches loudly

March 3, 2020

On Feb 27th, CARP unveiled the most ambitious advocacy campaign in its history: Fix Health Care Now. The event brought ...

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I was promised that my surgery would happen last November. It is now March

March 3, 2020

I had a gal bladder attack last May.  It severely impacted my liver and pancreas.  I was promised by my surgeon that ...

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The staff stuck her with needles as if she was an animal

March 3, 2020

My 88 year old mother was rushed to hospital emergency by ambulance two days in a row, unable to breathe, wheezing, and ...

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Fix Health Care Now featured on Everything Zoomer

March 2, 2020

Our new Fix Health Care Now campaign was recently profiled on Everything Zoomer. As Canada's only diversified media ...