Read the Story The latest Canada Waits data from SecondStreet.org was recently featured in a news article by the Western Standard. Here’s an extract: “According to the report, 628,919 surgical appointments are backlogged across Canada, along with 1,361,126 specialist appointments and 1,635,519 diagnostic scans. The combined total stands at 3,625,564 appointments, although researchers caution the figures underestimate the actual backlog because several provinces do not collect or disclose complete information.”   To read the Western Standard’s coverage – click here.    You can help us continue to research and tell stories about this issue by making a donation or sharing this content with your friends. Be sure to sign up for our updates too! The post WESTERN STANDARD STORY: Nearly 5 million health care appointments may be backlogged across Canada appeared first on SecondStreet.Org.​Read More