PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert, Sask. is dealing with an overcapacity issue.
Prince Albert Parkland Health Region (PAPHR) says the inpatient units are full and the emergency department is very busy.
Staff in the emergency department are dealing with patients with life-threatening or serious illnesses first.
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PAPHR says anyone currently coming to the hospital with a non-urgent injury or illness can expect to wait at least two hours before being treated.
Officials are urging people to use walk-in clinics if at all possible.
Last week, the Saskatoon Health Region dealt with overcapacity at Saskatoon hospitals, due in part to an aging population and the lack of appropriate long-term care homes.
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