Saskatchewan’s only pediatric gastroenterologist left the province last week, leaving parents uncertain about how they will navigate their children’s complex gastrointestinal (GI) issues.
“It’s heartbreaking to see your child in pain and nowhere to turn,” said Dean Fleck, whose 13-year-old son Mason requires monthly infusions for Crohn’s disease.
Fleck said he feels overwhelmed and worries about the lack of ongoing care and oversight for his son. The family has been traveling from Regina to Saskatoon every four weeks, but now they are unsure what to do.
“I really haven’t heard exactly how things are going to go, and I don’t think the nurses know either. It
