Temporary closures of Elk Point Healthcare Centre ED extended

The Elk Point Healthcare Centre emergency department (ED) will continue to be temporarily without on-site physician coverage for a 24-hour period starting at 8 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday.

Nursing staff will remain on-site in the ED providing triage and assessments, and referrals for patients to alternate EDs in surrounding communities as needed.

Patients are asked to call 911 if they have a medical emergency during this time. EMS calls will be re-routed to St. Therese – St. Paul Healthcare Centre in St. Paul, 35 km away.

Depending on their needs, patients seeking care at the ED in Elk Point may also be made aware of services available through local pharmacies. Residents are reminded to call Health Link at 811, which is available 24/7 for non-emergency, health-related questions.

AHS says it continues to secure on-site physician coverage for those hours, and will provide another update on physician recruitment and physician coverage for the local ED in mid-January.

AHS is grateful for the continuous support of surrounding healthcare centres and medical staff, and would thank the community for its understanding during this time.