Port McNeill Hospital emergency department closed again Sunday

In a statement issued Sunday after the closure had already begun, Island Health said Port McNeill Hospital's emergency room would be closed from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. that day "due to limited staffing availability."

All other inpatient services at the hospital will continue as normal, the health authority said, adding that those in need of emergency care should call 911 or, if possible, travel to Port Hardy Hospital. "Island Health and BC Emergency Health Services have protocols in place to ensure patients are transported to the appropriate site," the health authority's statement reads.

Sunday's closure is the latest in a string of them at Port McNeill Hospital, and Port Hardy Hospital has also been affected by limited staff in recent weeks.

I voted for the NDP, and as a whole, I am pleased with what they have done, however, I am not happy with the health care at this time. The nurses, doctors, and support staff need more money.

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