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Dauphin, Man. residents concerned about future of local hospital after flooding

Click to play video: 'Dauphin hospital still closed after flood, concerns where residents can get healthcare'
Dauphin hospital still closed after flood, concerns where residents can get healthcare
Dauphin residents are still being forced to travel for healthcare after a flood temporarily closes their hospital

Dauphin, Man., residents needing health care are feeling anxious about access to medical help, as the Dauphin Regional Health Centre closed this month due to a flooded basement.

“It creates so much anxiety, and if you have a medical emergency or anything you need done, you have to go find a way and that costs more money, which people don’t have,” said Alex Lytwyn, a disability advocate.

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The nearest hospitals are over a 30-minute drive away — the Ste. Rose General Hospital and Grandview Hospital.

Premier Wab Kinew said he heard it would take nine to 12 months to repair, but said that’s not good enough.

Kinew said the province will throw “a ton of resources” to get it moving.

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