Fort St. John Hospital experiencing long wait times

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The local health authority is cautioning Fort St. John residents that its hospital is facing longer wait times than normal because of an influx of patients. 

According to a December 19th Facebook post by Northern Health, the Fort St. John Hospital is experiencing “higher than usual patient volumes and wait times” in a variety of departments, including the emergency room. 

“To help reduce strain on emergency and acute care resources, those with less urgent care needs are advised to visit their primary care provider/family physician’s office during regular business hours,” the post stated. 

Those without a primary care provider who need medical advice are advised to call the Northern Health Virtual Clinic to book appointments at 1-844-645-7811 between the hours of 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. daily.