Nova Scotia Health has apologized to a Dartmouth, N.S., woman for her recent experience at a local hospital while she battles COVID-19, saying she was treated inappropriately by staff. Fradette, 76, had gone to the Dartmouth General Hospital for a follow-up appointment after testing positive for COVID-19 and being hospitalized. Fradette said hospital staff eventually relented and sent her home in a cab. In a statement, Nova Scotia Health said it "acknowledges the toll of systemic racism on the physical and mental health of Black, Indigenous and people of colour populations." The statement concludes by saying Nova Scotia Health is following up with staff to ensure they understand that they should demonstrate flexibility and work to accommodate patients during this difficult time.

Source: CBC News May 22, 2021 09:00 UTC