In our latest Better Health, Together column in The Independent, Dr. Peter Graves, Medical Director of the South County Hospital Emergency Department, discusses why emergency department wait times occur and why understanding how emergency care is prioritized is important for patients and families.
The column also explores the growing demand for emergency services, the impact of primary care shortages, and how tools like South County Health’s digital Get in Line feature can help improve patient flow and reduce waiting room time for appropriate cases.
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March 11, 2026
