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The odds aren’t good, but it’s the best chance for longevity for 11-year-old Dakota Scully, says her mother.
Kara Scully said there is a one in 20 chance her daughter could have a massive stroke and not recover from Pial Synangiosis surgery. Surgery is scheduled for June 30 unless COVID-19 pushes everything back even further.
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“There’s a very high risk. Her brain has already sustained too much damage. This surgery is her chance for longevity. We have to take this chance or we’re running out of time.”
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Some of the surgeries and procedures booked at the North Bay Regional Health Centre in the last two weeks of May will not be cancelled and will proceed as scheduled, says Kim McElroy.
âThe North Bay Regional Health Centre continues to realign its surgeries and procedures to balance the health human resources of our organization, while also supporting health system capacity and the needs of our patients,â says McElroy, the hospitalâs manager of communications.
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Column: A tale of three cities and an island
Author of the article: Dr. Peter Zalan
Publishing date: May 06, 2021 • 2 hours ago • 4 minute read •
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Ontario is in trouble. Too many patients need hospital care. Hence a provincial emergency order now permits the transfer of hospitalized patients to another hospital without necessarily obtaining consent.
This was followed by a new provincial transfer protocol to allow for the transfer of hospital patients to a long-term care or retirement home not of their choosing, without having to obtain the consent of the patient or their substitute decision-maker.
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Initiative aims to support people struggling with abuse, mental health, addiction
Author of the article: Nugget Staff
Publishing date: May 06, 2021 • 2 days ago • 2 minute read •
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North Bay police have announced they are supporting a local initiative to encourage open discussions on mental health, bullying, abusive relationships and at-risk substance use.
The North Bay Police Service, in support of the Enforcement Pillar of the Community Drug Strategy of North Bay and Area, is launching the #TimeToTalk initiative, which aims to remove the stigma around talking about these issues with a parent or guardian, teacher or police officer.
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