Health care chaotic in town

In Souris, the numbers of doctors have been drastically declining, which leaves the town’s citizens concerned.

If someone in the town developed a serious illness, they would most likely have to travel for an hour just to get an appointment.

It takes roughly a month to schedule one, as well waiting months for a walk-in clinic.

Also, we have many seniors in Souris and area. Take for example, people who live in the manors. Doctors come and visit, which makes people who are seeking appointments wait for a lifetime.

Chairman of Islandwide Hospital Access, Alan MacPhee, stated during an interview with CBC that in Kings County, there are 4,000 people who don’t have a family doctor or end up traveling to receive health care out of their town. As of today, Souris Remedy’s RX has only two doctors who are willing to help locals.

Having two doctors in a town with a population of over 1,000 can be overwhelming.

Some advice to Premier Wade MacLauchlan and Health P.E.I. — that they need to get in contact with as many doctors and nurses as possible from other towns across Kings County.

It’s not fair for people who are severely ill to travel for miles to obtain a simple check-up; followed by a temporary prescription that’ll have no effect on the patient’s situation.

The ratio of doctors to Souris residents is quite chaotic.

Why have a hospital if there are no doctors available to work in the building?

Julie Fahey,

Souris Regional