Call for central Nfld. walk-in clinics

A man who's been fighting for more walk-in medical clinics in central Newfoundland says he's disappointed that the government doesn't seem receptive to the idea.

Robin Brentnall was supposed to pitch his idea to Health Minister Jerome Kennedy at a meeting Monday.

However, on Friday, Brentnall was told the meeting was cancelled.

He says people in the area often face a long drive to the nearest hospital.

"For sicknesses, flus, ailments, to have to get up and dress and drive, you know, an hour on a snowy winter road to go in and sit in Gander or Clarenville in the hospital for four or five hours waiting in line in the emergency room is crazy," said Brentnall.

He said he's not going to give up on the idea and will keep lobbying government to listen to his concerns.