I am a Senior Citizen.

I am a supporter of our current Health Care system.

Recently, (last week) I suffered a fall and numerous limb fractures.

I received immediate, excellent Emergency care in both Oliver at SOGH and in Penticton at the Penticton Regional Hospital. The Emergency care was quickly followed by same-day consultation and same-day surgery from/by Dr. Bell, an othopedic surgeon.

I would hope that you’ll include my positive story so that we do all we can to sustain our current,universal health care system. It doesn’t need to/have to be privatized; it is working. It could be better with reduced wait lists, more doctors, improved facilities and services, etc.

Reduced funding from the Provincial and Federal governments won’t make it better. I am worried that the end of the Canada Health Accord and the resulting loss of major funding, could destroy what we have.

Yours truly,

Stefan Cieslik