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Thursday, August 25, 2011


Residents want 24/7 nursing care returned to Pelee Island


By Pat Bailey
About 70 residents, visitors and others with ties to Pelee Island took to the picket line on Thursday afternoon — demanding a solution to the reduced clinic hours on the island.
"It's an informational picket to bring to light the loss of our 24/7 medical coverage in our community," said Pelee Island Mayor Rick Masse.
He said their medical coverage was cut as of July 1.
Their voices were heard.
Leamington District Memorial Hospital CEO John Stenger met with Masse on the picket line to hear their concerns and discuss possible solutions to the problem.
Then Stenger went back an set up an information session on the island Wednesday, Aug. 24, to give residents and those affected by the reduction in health care services a chance to meet with hospital officials to discuss the situation. The meeting will begin at 8 p.m. at the Pelee Island Winery.
Leamington District Memorial Hospital CEO John Stenger, Gary Switzer, CEO of the Erie St. Clair LHIN and Roberta Jarescni, vice-president patient services and chief nursing executive for LDMH will be on hand to listen to the questions and concerns of the residents.  To read more go to www.leamingtonpostandshopper.com.
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