Hospital Closure

• Merritt, B.C. residents rally following another ER closure

  "Somebody's going to get in a catastrophe situation and we're not going to have any way to help them. It's not just us, it's people travelling on the highway. It's everybody."

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  Apr 9, 2023
  
• Elkford, B.C. mayor frustrated over ‘temporary’ ER closure now in 16th month

  "It's very, very, very frustrating," Mayor Steve Fairbarn said. "People are worried about what's going to happen to them people who have medical issues now, they're scared."

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  Jan 19, 2023
  
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• LHSC reports significant emergency department wait times for non-emergent matters

  Those suffering a medical emergency should still contact 911 or go to the ER, while those needing non-emergent care are asked to consider alternative care options.

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  Oct 7, 2022
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• Niagara Health reveals temporary closure at Port Colborne Urgent Care Centre for Saturday

  The hospital network said ongoing staffing shortages will mean the facility will have to close for 16 hours on Saturday afternoon.

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  Oct 6, 2022
• Eastern Ontario hospital closes obstetrics ward temporarily due to staffing issues

  The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital says the department located at its Smiths Falls, Ont., site shut down on Thursday and won't reopen until Oct. 10.

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  Sep 23, 2022
• ‘Tip of the iceberg’: Clearwater, B.C. mayor expects ER diversions to continue

  The hospital's ER has seen just three normal 24-hour operating days since Aug. 3. 

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  Aug 29, 2022
• Full maternity services resume at Squamish General Hospital

  Vancouver Coastal Health said it’s working on solving issues surrounding the temporary closure.

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  Jul 7, 2022
• Clearwater ER closed overnight due to staffing

  The closure at the Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital was 'due to unforeseen limited staffing availability,' according to the health authority. 

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  May 16, 2022
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• Campbellton Regional Hospital closes obstetrics, pediatrics departments

  Expectant mothers will now be forced to drive an hour to the Chaleur Regional Hospital in Bathurst, or further to Edmundston if they go into labour. 

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  Apr 3, 2020