These cartoons were originally published in The Wellington Times, throughout January, 2016.
Tag: Picton Hospital
Colonoscopy Cuts
Our poor Picton hospital is shrinking, one department at a time. Now the axe is falling on the endoscopy department. Personally it’s 45 minutes to Belleville General for me, versus 10 minutes to Picton. A fully functional hospital is a must in any area, especially in an area with a growing number of seniors.
This cartoon was originally published in The Wellington Times, December 3, 2014.
Maternity Ward Closes
What are the two main issues in Prince Edward County right now? Our Hospital is in dire shape due to cuts, and of course, the impending industrial turbines. I like being able to blend various concepts into one cartoon. Even if the end result is somewhat depressing…
This cartoon was originally published in The Wellington Times, June 19, 2013.
Exodus
Dr. Forster and Dr. Lett are the first to leave Prince Edward County due to the QHC driven Picton Hospital cuts. More will undoubtedly follow. If you haven’t found a family doctor yet, your chances just got much slimmer.
This cartoon was originally published in The Wellington Times, June 12, 2013.
Hospital Emergency
After proposed cuts our local hospital will just about fit into the back of an ambulance. So where do you go when your hospital is chopped down to bitty little pieces? For some in Prince Edward County the answer could be a very long drive away.
This cartoon was originally published in The Wellington Times, April 17, 2013.
Shire Hall
Sometimes I’m a bit hard on our municipal government, but sometimes it’s just so frustrating. I’ve also painted with a rather large brush with this cartoon,and I should say there are piles and piles of competent and really helpful people at the hall. In retrospect I should maybe have used ‘council’ in place of ‘Shire Hall’.
This cartoon was originally published in The Wellington Times, February 20, 2013.
Hospital Budget Surgery
The amputation of about 1/3 of the beds and the entire maternity ward at Picton Hospital is not really the fault of Quinte Health Care. It’s more to do with amalgamation and provincial mismanagement than anything. Still, no matter what the reason, it’s the rural folk that suffer.
This cartoon was originally published in The Wellington Times, January 23, 2013.