Manitoba's rural emergency departments closed for 80,000 hours in 2023: data

Data on emergency department closures across Manitoba in 2023 obtained by CBC News paints a picture of a fragile rural health-care system in some areas that has residents worried about accessing care.

Manitoba's rural emergency departments closed for 80,000 hours in 2023: data
A man wearing a black jacket and pants stands in front of a sign that says Arborg & Districts Health Centre.

Data on emergency department closures across Manitoba in 2023 obtained by CBC News paints a picture of a fragile rural health-care system in some areas that has residents worried about accessing care.