Family seeks answers after death of woman they say was turned away from Manitoba hospital

A Manitoba family is demanding answers after the death of a Sapotaweyak Cree Nation woman they say was refused care at a Manitoba hospital.

Naturelle Cook says her sister Shandi Cook, 25, died after visiting the Swan River Health Centre on Oct. 11. She says her sister had previously been diagnosed with leukemia.

Naturelle says a witness who drove Shandi to the hospital reported she was having trouble breathing when she arrived. In the waiting room, the witness said Shandi continued struggling to breathe and tried to get medical help as quickly as possible.

While waiting, Naturelle says, her sister began vomiting blood, but still couldn’t get the care she needed.

“They denied her help and then she got sent home,” Naturelle said.

After not receiving treatment, Naturelle said her sister