LAC LA BICHE — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre emergency department will be without on-site physician coverage on Wednesday from 4 p.m. to Thursday at 8 a.m., and again on Thursday afternoon starting at 4 p.m., and going until Friday at 8 a.m.
As always, patients are asked to call 911 if they have a medical emergency.
A disruption also occurred the night before from 4 p.m. on Tuesday to 8 a.m. on Wednesday, according to information from Alberta Health Services (AHS) dated for Nov. 20.
"EMS will remain available to the community and will be re-routed to surrounding healthcare centres," according to AHS.
If coverage is found, the disruptions may be cancelled.
"This is a temporary measure and AHS is working hard to ensure local residents continue to have access to the care they need during this time," says AHS.
Nursing staff will be on site at the emergency department providing triage, assessments and referrals. Patients will be sent to other emergency departments in surrounding communities when required.
Residents can also call Health Link at 811, which is available 24/7 for non-emergency health-related questions.
