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B.C. woman faces 'disheartening' 5-year wait for cochlear implant. She's not alone

B.C. woman faces 'disheartening' 5-year wait for cochlear implant. She's not alone
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A British Columbia woman faces a five-year wait for a cochlear implant, highlighting systemic issues within the province's healthcare system. The report notes that B.C. has some of the longest wait times in Canada for this essential procedure.

"It happened quite literally overnight," Barr said. "I lost hearing to my right ear."

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