7 years after her death, First Nation woman's inquest in Ontario to examine health-care inequities
Ruthann Quequish of Kingfisher Lake First Nation in northwestern Ontario died at home from diabetes complications in 2017 after seeking the help of her community's nursing station. The 31-year-old's family believes her death was preventable. An inquest that begins Monday is set to examine issues in providing health care in remote communities.
Ruthann Quequish of Kingfisher Lake First Nation in northwestern Ontario died at home from diabetes complications in 2017 after seeking the help of her community's nursing station. The 31-year-old's family believes her death was preventable. An inquest that begins Monday is set to examine issues in providing health care in remote communities.