fbaker+FollowMy Mom Was in the ER, but All the Translators Were BusyMy mother is 78. She had chest pains yesterday and ended up in the ER. She should’ve been evaluated immediately. But the waiting room was full—mostly with people who had just arrived in the U.S., most needing translators or additional screenings. My mother waited three hours because every interpreter and intake nurse was occupied. I’m not angry at the individuals. I’m furious at the system. Are American seniors—who paid taxes for decades—supposed to wait behind people who arrived last week? The nurse told me, “We can’t turn anyone away.” But apparently we can leave elderly Americans unattended. It’s uncomfortable to say out loud, but it’s reality: The system is overwhelmed, and American seniors are the first ones sacrificed. #Healthcare #EmergencyRoom #SystemOverload60Share
Corey Baker+Followthe hidden chaos of the ER Most Americans think the ER is a safe place for emergencies. But behind the doors, chaos rules. Overcrowded rooms, patients waiting hours on stretchers, and doctors juggling paperwork instead of people. I spoke with a former nurse. She said patients with minor injuries often get billed thousands because insurance coding mistakes push them into higher-cost categories. Critical cases sometimes wait because beds are full. Staff are burnt out, management prioritizes billing over care. The truth? Your emergency isn’t just a health issue—it’s a financial and systemic gamble. People leave the ER exhausted, frustrated, and sometimes in worse condition than when they arrived. #HealthHacks #HospitalInsider #EmergencyRoom3518Share
