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Asagwara says they spoke at length with Price's daughter, who posted on social media that Price died after waiting 30 hours on a stretcher in the emergency room at the Grace Hospital last weekend.
The social media post says Price initially sought treatment for a swollen wrist and hand, and later suffered multiple organ failure as overstretched nurses were unable to provide care.
"This situation is a tragedy. The family did everything they could do to get their mother the care that she needed when she needed it," Asagwara said Wednesday.
"It is so important that we not only that we review and assess what happened here, but as a system we commit to taking the necessary steps to address the concerns that this family has brought forward and what we're seeing affect real people."
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 26, 2025.