Interior Health says they’ll keep 24/7 service intact at the Slocan Community Health Centre’s emergency department in New Denver until at least spring.
It was announced Wednesday that hours would be scaled back to 9:00am-5:00pm on weekdays, excluding statutory holidays.
The announcement was in response to IH’s difficulties in recuritng physicians to work at the facility
The ER will remain open 24/7 pending physician availablity and IH will continue their recruitment efforts.
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IH says elected officials and community representatives were clear that they needed more time to prepare for the change.
The decision has been delayed until at least spring.
