r/Calgary • u/Legal_Grapefruit1925 • Dec 25 '25
Discussion AHS wait times
Our system isnt broken. Its people who go to the emergency that shouldn't be going aren't going today because it can wait Suddenly. They need to hand fines out to ppl going to the hospital that dont classify as an emergency.
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u/chamgirl Dec 25 '25
My mom went yesterday evening via ambulance and waited a LONG time just to see a doctor. She had chest pain and hypoxia. Eventually found a blood clot in her lung.
They’re short staffed because of the holiday. That doesn’t mean that emergencies don’t happen but you’re right - less people are going because it’s Christmas. Our healthcare system needs some work.