Temporary service reduction at Port Hardy Hospital’s emergency department: Island Health

The emergency department at the Port Hardy Hospital will be temporarily closed from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.

Island Health said the closure is due to “limited staffing availability.”

During this time, Island Health officials said anyone experiencing a medical emergency should call 911 or, if possible, head to Port McNeill Hospital.

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“Island Health acknowledges this is not an ideal situation for the community and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience experienced by this temporary service reduction,” Island Health staff said.

All other inpatient services are continuing as normal at Port Hardy Hospital, Island health said.

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