https://www.facebook.com/stcroixcourier/?fref=ts&ref=br_tf&qsefr=1
http://en.horizonnb.ca/home/media-centre/horizon-news/2016-09-23-services-to-remain-unchanged-at-charlotte-county-hospital.aspx
Many residents around Charlotte County are probably a buzz tonight, because there was a press release. Above you will see 3 places I found the news release on.
It sounds GREAT. That's what Charlotte County Residents want to hear. Right?
Yes, I am going to pop this balloon. You can judge me all you want. I can handle it.
I find it fitting that a news release was posted on the eve before the Town Hall Meeting by Concerned Citizens of Charlotte County was taking place.
FYI the news release was obviously done by those being criticized regarding the decision. MLA John Ames, Health Minister Victor Boudreau and Horizon Health Network.
Why would Charlotte County residents come to a town hall meeting after this press release? It sounds GREAT. This is what Charlotte County wants. Right? Ummmm no.
I think there is more it than what is in News Release.
Here is what caught my eye the very first time I read the News Release
"Services at the Charlotte County Hospital will continue as usual," said Dr. Edouard Hendriks, vice-president of medical, academic and research affairs for Horizon in a news release.
"That means the emergency department, in-patient services, dialysis, operating rooms — everything currently in place will continue to operate as it does today."
Guess what....that means the OR is running part-time. From what I have gathered, that means the OR is operational 2 days a week.
Residents of Charlotte County. Do now have the mindset that the News Release means you have all the information and you do not need to attend tomorrow's Town Hall Meeting taking place at 2p.m.
I don't know what is going to be discussed at the meeting tomorrow. I don't know what information is being provided/presented to residents tomorrow. If I had the finances, I would have had a plane ticket from Atlanta to Saint John to be there for the meeting.
I think folks need to think for themselves a couple news releases are not a solution.
ReplyDeleteGoing to the Town Hall meeting to see for myself.
That's great to hear Kim. Hopefully despite the News Release CC residents will show up.
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