Western Health advises that there will be a gradual introduction of elective surgeries at Western Memorial Regional Hospital beginning March 26. Western Health has started contacting patients with appointments for their rescheduled surgeries.
Western Health advises that there will be a gradual introduction of elective surgeries at Western Memorial Regional Hospital beginning March 26. Western Health has started contacting patients with appointments for their rescheduled surgeries.
All elective surgeries had been put on hold for three days as the organization saw a surge in the number of patients requiring acute care, compounded with the number of staff who were off due to sickness. Western Health apologizes to patients who were inconvenienced as a result of their surgery being postponed and thanks them for their understanding. Surgeries that were deemed urgent continued at Western Memorial Regional Hospital throughout the week.
A visitation ban remains in effect at Western Memorial Regional Hospital and is being strictly enforced. Limited exceptions for visitation may be made on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the nursing unit directly before coming to the hospital.
Anyone who has had vomiting and diarrhea or been in close contact with others who have these symptoms within a 48 hour time frame are asked to not visit any of Western Health’s facilities. Individuals with these symptoms should rest at home, drink fluids, practice proper hand washing with hot water and soap, and contact their physician if the symptoms persist.
Western Health would like to thank the public for their continued patience during this visitation ban.
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For further information:
Heidi Staeben-Simmons, Director of Communications
Western Health
637-5252
heidistaebensimmons@westernhealth.nl.ca