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Northern Health establishes task force to deal with ER closures

  • Northern Health established a new task force to address multiple emergency room closures at the Lakes District Hospital this year.
  • The hospital faced 11 emergency service interruptions between January 1 and February 23, 2025, due to physician shortages.
  • Northern Health is actively recruiting physicians and using incentives for temporary staff to fill vacant shifts.
  • BC Emergency Health Services works with Northern Health to minimize impacts on patients during ER closures and ensure timely care.
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Burns Lake Lakes District News broke the news in on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
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