In an effort to curb Hamilton's lack of long-term care beds, the Ontario Liberals are providing 128 new ones to help seniors access care. Ontario's Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Dr. Helena Jaczek, was in Hamilton Friday to make the announcement. Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger announced in a news release that he's pleased with the Ontario government's investment in long-term care. "Increased access to long-term care beds will also ultimately take pressure off our hospitals and emergency departments." "Right now there's 32,000 province-wide on the waiting list for long-term care."

Source: CBC News March 03, 2018 00:56 UTC