Emergency Department Services at Wrinch Memorial Hospital in Hazelton to be Interrupted Over the Long Weekend

Emergency Department services at Wrinch Memorial Hospital in Hazelton will be interrupted over the long weekend.

Due to a shortage in physician coverage, emergency services will be unavailable between now and 7:00 Monday morning.

Patients who are experiencing life-threatening symptoms, such as chest pains, difficulty breathing or severe bleeding should still call 9-1-1.

Urgent and emergent patients will be transported to the nearest available facility offering appropriate services.

Those who are unsure whether or not their symptoms warrant a trip to the ER can call 8-1-1 or visit HealthLinkBC.ca.