Northern Health is warning residents of several temporary emergency room closures across the region due to ongoing staffing shortages.
In Dawson Creek, the ER at Dawson Creek & District Hospital will be closed till 10 p.m. today July 14th .
In Burns Lake, emergency services at Lakes District Hospital are shut down for a full 24 hours
Anyone facing a life-threatening emergency should call 9-1-1 to be taken to the nearest open hospital. For non-urgent health issues, Northern Health is encouraging people to use virtual care services, such as the Northern Health Virtual Clinic or the First Nations Virtual Doctor of the Day. Pharmacists can also help with minor ailments.
More details can be found online at northernhealth.ca
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