Waiting Eight Hours Costed a Life | Calgary News

Six months after Alberta promised triage liaison physicians to ease ER strain, the plan remains unimplemented as hospitals stay packed—worse than flu season. Doctors are frustrated, the province and medical association are close on funding, but implementation stalls. This delay echoes the tragic death of Prashant Sreekumar, who died after an eight-hour ER wait—his case sparked the government’s promise and a public inquiry now set for fall. His widow, Niharika, battles grief and legal hurdles while raising their three kids alone, her trust in the system shattered—so much so, she won’t go to the ER herself. His story is a haunting reminder of what happens when healthcare breaks under pressure. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a6be94b29a557923