Montreal pediatric hospitals dealing with overcrowded emergency rooms

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Montreal pediatric hospitals dealing with overcrowded emergency rooms

"The volume that we’re seeing is going to be increased," said Dr. Laurie Plotnick from the Montreal Children's Hospital, with Sainte-Justine Hospital, calling on parents to avoid the overcrowded ERs for non-urgent cases. Alyssia Rubertucci reports.

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