Overnight ER closure announced at Fort Nelson General Hospital 

FORT NELSON, B.C. — The Fort Nelson General Hospital’s emergency department is set to experience its first diversion in February.

Northern Health announced on Facebook at 1:54 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11th that the department will be diverted between 9:00 p.m. on the 11th and 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 12th, due to “staffing challenges”.

This is the first emergency department diversion at any Northern Health facility in the Peace region so far in February. 

January saw more than 80 hours of diversions overall across the Peace region, but none in Fort Nelson.

While the diversion is in effect, residents in need of life-threatening urgent care can call 911 for transportation to the nearest available facility.

Meanwhile, individuals with less urgent care needs can contact their primary provider or call the NH Virtual Primary & Community Care Clinic at 1-844-645-7811.