CHETWYND, B.C. – Chetwynd General Hospital will once again be on diversion on Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The hospital is temporarily suspended emergency room services due to a shortage of registered nursing staff.
Those in need of emergency care are advised to call 9-1-1 for transport to the next open emergency department in Dawson Creek or Fort St. John, or seek private transportation to these alternate facilities.
Patients who aren’t sure whether their condition would warrant an emergency room visit, or who need health advice can call HealthLink BC (8-1-1), or visit Healthlink’s website for non-emergency health information from nurses, dietitians, and pharmacists 24 hours a day, seven days per week.
Alternatively, patients can also call the NH Virtual Clinic at 1-844-645-7811 to access a family doctor or nurse practitioner.
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