As a long-time resident of Nanaimo, I recently experienced heart troubles requiring a visit to the ER at NRGH. Due to the lack of space in the cardiac unit, I spent two days in the ER before being moved to the cardiac floor. After my five-day stay in the Cardiac unit, I still had to be sent to Royal Jubilee in Victoria at the Cardiac short-stay unit. The level of care given there was amazing! I have nothing, but praise for the people who work there. NRGH needs updated cardiac services now so that patient care is not put at risk.