No doctor on site at Lac La Biche hospital several times this week

As per Alberta Health Services, there will be no doctor on site in the emergency department at the William J. Cadzow Hospital in Lac La Biche the following times:

• 4 pm, Friday, Nov. 1 to 8 am, Saturday, Nov. 2
• 4 pm, Monday, Nov. 4 to 8 am, Tuesday, Nov. 5
• 4 pm, Tuesday, Nov. 5 to 8 am, Wednesday, Nov. 6
• 4 pm, Wednesday, Nov. 6 to 8 am, Thursday, Nov. 7
• 4 pm, Thursday, Nov. 7 to 8 am, Friday, Nov. 8
• 4 pm, Friday, Nov. 8 to 8 am, Saturday, Nov. 9
• 4 pm, Saturday, Nov. 9 to 8 am, Sunday, Nov. 10

Nursing staff will remain on-site in the emergency department, providing triage, assessments, and referrals for patients to alternate emergency departments. Please note that this closure may not occur if coverage is secured.