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Manitoba Orders Dual Reviews After Winnipeg Woman Dies Following Reported 30-Hour ER Wait

The case prompted legislative scrutiny, with leaders pledging to examine policies and capacity.

A Winnipeg nurse says her mother died after waiting more than 30 hours without treatment at Grace Hospital, prompting a provincial investigation and sparking a heated political clash over Manitoba’s health-care system. Pictured, Michelle Price’s mother, Genevieve.
Genevieve Price, 82, died at a Winnipeg hospital on the weekend.

Overview

  • The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority confirmed a critical incident review into the death of 82-year-old Genevieve Price.
  • Price’s daughter, registered nurse Michelle Price, reported her mother waited more than 30 hours on a hallway stretcher at Grace Hospital before deteriorating and later dying.
  • Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara said the province will launch a broader systemic review to assess policies and potential structural changes.
  • WRHA leadership expressed condolences and said its patient safety team is conducting a comprehensive examination to identify improvements.
  • The case fueled sharp exchanges in the Manitoba Legislature, with PC Leader Obby Khan criticizing government performance and Premier Wab Kinew promising further investigation.