Northern Health reminders for New Years Holiday Period

Northern Health is asking for a bit of patience and some common sense when it comes to accessing Emergency Department services over the New Years period.

The Health Authority putting forward a Social Media advisory today to highlight the challenges and stresses on the health care system across the region at this time of year.

Along with their guidelines towards accessing health services, Northern Health also offers up some alternative options for those who may not be in a situation that requires immediate emergency level care.

The full overview can be explored below:

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In recent weeks, Northern Health has advised of higher than usual patient volumes at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital, should that occur over the weekend, we most likely will hear about the situation through the Northern Health Facebook page that is dedicated to Prince Rupert themes.

More notes on Health care across the Northwest can be explored here.

Cross posted from the North Coast Review.