The regional hospital in Campbellton, N.B. has temporarily closed its obstetrics and pediatric department until further notice.
A notice from Vitalité Health Network says that the obstetrics and pediatric services at Campbellton Regional Hospital will be “interrupted” as of Sunday at 4 p.m., due to a lack of pediatricians in northern New Brunswick and the lack of locum physicians as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the meantime, expectant mothers will now be forced to travel an hour to the Chaleur Regional Hospital in Bathurst, or further to Edmundston if they go into labour.
However, pregnant women will still be able to make an appointment at the Campbellton Regional Hospital for “assessment and basic services.”
“We regret this situation, which is beyond our control,” said Johanne Roy, vice-president of clinical services at Vitalité Health Network.
“[Vitalité] intends to continue its efforts to recruit specialists and is studying other options to stabilize obstetrical services in Campbellton.”
Patients in the area with any questions or concerns can call 506-789-5068 and nurses will be able to provide answers for any questions or concerns.
This isn’t the first time that the Campbellton Regional Hospital has had to reduce service in its obstetrics and pediatric department.
Multiple closures occurred in November and December of 2019.
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