Ontario hospitals can't handle projected 72% increase in chronic illness: study

A new study from the University of Toronto says millions more Ontarians will live with major illness by 2040. Experts say a "radical rethink" is needed for hospitals to cope.

Ontario hospitals can't handle projected 72% increase in chronic illness: study
People walk and sit on benches in front of the entrance to Lakeridge Health hospital in Oshawa.

A new study from the University of Toronto says millions more Ontarians will live with major illness by 2040. Experts say a "radical rethink" is needed for hospitals to cope.