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Jul 23, 2026
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What my hernia operation taught me about private health care
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What my hernia operation taught me about private health care
BERNARD SIMON
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PUBLISHED 1 HOUR AGO
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A health care worker is seen at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children in 2022. A recent first-hand experience at Shouldice Hernia Hospital has left Bernard Simon with a much clearer understanding of public and private health care.
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