GNGH Named Second Most Overcrowded Hospital in Ontario

Wednesday, 22 January 2020 14:04

By Marcie Culbert

Greater Niagara General Hospital is the second most overcrowded hospital in Ontario.

That's according to a CBC report, using information obtained through a freedom of information request.

It says the Niagara Falls hospital is actually tied with Peterborough Regional Health Centre.

They both went 176 days over 100-percent capacity between January and June of last year.

Richmond Hill Hospital topped the list with 179 days.

The report says the average patient waited 46 hours in the ER at Greater Niagara General Hospital, before getting a bed on a ward in November.

More from Local News

Niagara Falls Exploring Pothole Repair Idea

City councillor says it'll cost less than $100,000 for the equipment, to keep asphalt hot
Advocates Want Formerly Homeless for Committee

City of Thorold asking Niagara region to include them in finding solutions
Niagara Falls Preps for Ribfest

Ribfest mascot Piggy Smalls building hype for May 22nd weekend
Hospital Deficits Getting Worse: Report

Report shows it grew substantially at Niagara Health over a 2-year period
Man Dies in Lincoln House Fire

Emergency crews called to the scene yesterday afternoon, the Ontario Fire Marshall is looking into the cause
Potential Niagara Parks Strike

The union says it's mainly for fair wages
Man Charged with Possessing Child Porn

Police made the discovery in St. Catharines home
Be Wary of Spring Time Scams: NRP

"Companies" will claim work is needed