Fire at Canadian military base highlights need for more burn unit beds
2026-10-21 from ctvnews.ca
HAMILTON, Ont. — Specialized hospital beds for burn patients are in short supply across Canada, and the tragedy at CFB Wainwright in Alberta has placed a spotlight on the reality facing those in need of life-saving care.
“We don’t have enough beds right now across the country,” shares Dr. Marc Jeschke, director of the burn program at Hamilton Health Sciences.
As of Tuesday, there were 33 members of Canada’s military still in hospital following the deadly inferno at CFB Wainwright on Saturday.
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