Toddler waits seven hours for stitches during patient surge
A mother reported a seven-hour wait for her toddler to receive stitches at Bendigo Health due to a surge in emergency department patients. Rykie Yates described the situation as 'absolute bedlam,' highlighting staff stress amid high demand. The hospital has seen a significant increase in admissions, prompting a code yellow response for internal emergencies.
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Published 07 Jul 2026, 22:30 UTC · Updated 07 Jul 2026, 22:40 UTC
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