Chetwynd Hospital diverted following Thanksgiving long weekend
Chetwynd Hospital is now experiencing a 24-hour diversion.
CHETWYND, B.C. — Chetwynd Hospital’s emergency department is now experiencing a 24-hour diversion.
Northern Health announced Monday, October 14th, at 7:00 p.m. that the department will be closed between 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday the 15th and 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 16th, due to “staffing challenges.”
This is the first diversion at Chetwynd Hospital 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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