Chetwynd Hospital emergency department diverted for 24 hours
A 24-hour diversion has been announced for the Chetwynd Hospital to end the labour day long weekend.
CHETWYND, B.C. — A 24-hour diversion has been announced for the Chetwynd Hospital to end the labour day long weekend.
Northern Health announced Sunday, September 1st at 8:00 p.m. that the department will be closed between 8:00 a.m. on Monday, September 2nd and 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 3rd, due to “physician coverage challenges.”
This is the first diversion of the hospital’s emergency department so far this month.
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People in need of life-threatening emergency care are urged to call 911 for transportation to the nearest available emergency department.
Meanwhile, non-urgent care patients can book an online appointment with Northern Health’s virtual clinic at 1-844-745-7811.
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