Saturday 26 August 2017

Last Chance for Canadian Healthcare

It will come as no surprise to anyone that our first visit to an ER on this trip was for Sam.  4 days ago he dropped a hatch lid on this big toe and the nail instantly turned black.  With my history of running and roller skating I've lost many nails over the years so I told Sam not to worry about it.  By this morning, however, his pain was increasing as was the size of his toe.  Since we are about to cross the border we decided a trip to the ER is Blind River was in order.  We were a little nervous when the room they put us in had one of these:



The hospital in Blind River had to call in an x-ray tech and the doctor who were both off enjoying their weekends.  The toe isn't broken, the swelling has been drained and Sam is feeling much better.

Sam relaxing now his toe is healing.

2 comments:

  1. Is Social Services still monitoring Sam's ER visits? Maybe it's perhaps as well you are now in the US. S

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    1. I think we are off the hook now he is 18. Hopefully.

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