Heather Aylward is a third-year nursing student with a passion for helping others. She has worked in many sectors of the healthcare system, with experience on medical-surgical floors, labour and delivery, mental health and long-term care units. She is a proud varsity swimmer with the McMaster Marauders, and has competed in numerous national-level competitions.
With an average waiting time of 7 hours for Canadians to receive treatment in the E.R., it worthwhile considering these alternatives when facing a non-life-threatening medical issue.