Staff shortages lead to temporary closure of emergency department in 3 rural hospitals in British Columbia
At least three hospitals serving smaller BC communities closed their emergency departments this weekend due to staff shortages. Interior Health announced the closure of the emergency department of Dr. Helmcken Memorial in Clearwater from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Anyone in need of emergency care was referred to Kamloops Royal Inland Hospital, about 125 …