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Dec 29, 2022 | 3:43 PM
BASSANO, AB – The Bassano Well being Centre emergency division will return to 24-hour, seven-days-a-week protection efficient Jan. 2, seven months after hours had been decreased as a result of doctor shortages.
On June 1, Alberta Well being Companies started to quickly restrict the hours on the division, closing it from 5 p.m. to eight a.m., Mondays to Thursdays.
AHS says a brand new doctor not too long ago started working in the neighborhood, and one other is planning to start in March.
Sufferers are requested to name 911 if they’ve a medical emergency. Residents are reminded to name Well being Hyperlink at 811, which is obtainable 24/7, for non-emergency health-related questions. People requiring non-emergency medical care are additionally inspired to name their household doctor.
