It is not necessary for canoe and kayak paddlers to drive for an hour to get a good stream. There are plenty right here in River City. I have just finished two horrendous weeks working as a triage and charge nurse in a local emergency room. In 25 years of nursing, this is the worst flu season that I have ever seen. Patients brought in by rescue are also in line, sometimes three or four at a time waiting for an available bed.
Patients are in beds in hallways, as well as any available space.
The public needs to be aware of a few things. Use common sense if you have the flu. Use Tylenol or Motrin and stay in bed. If you need to come to the emergency room, please remember that we do know that you are sick, but being abusive, using foul language and threatening the triage nurse is not going to get you back any faster. It will, however, get security and police officers called for assistance.