Manchester Emergency Departments Face Hours-Long Wait Times
Patients in Manchester, New Hampshire, are experiencing prolonged wait times in emergency departments, with some waiting up to nine hours to see a doctor. Eric York, a resident of Candia, reported that his father waited nine hours at Catholic Medical Center after being transferred from the VA Medical Center. Health officials attribute the delays to increased patient volumes and capacity challenges across the healthcare system. Staffing shortages and patients using emergency departments for non-emergency care are contributing factors. The situation reflects a broader issue of healthcare system strain in the region. 
