The hospital services a large over 55 population who have medical issues in our community. The waits are over-whelming to be sure. Not long ago I went as a "walk-in"...that evening they had back to back ambulance arrivals. Heard they had heart issues, strokes and bad accidents as well as folks with drug over-doses. What they were experiencing (IMHO) was similar to a very large city ER. So....the triage takes the worse ones 1st. IF the beds are full...then you get one in the hall. IF noone is discharged up-stairs and the beds are full there---you wait til one opens up. I have heard this story over and over re: other hospitals as well not just here!
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