© Katie Breen/CBC Six emergency rooms in Central Health were closed for about 60 days in July, according to press releases from the regional health authority. Six emergency rooms in Central Health received more than 26,000 collective visits in one year, according to documents obtained by CBC News — despite multiple service interruptions due to staffing shortages. CBC News added up emergency room closures announced by Central Health in July, and the emergency room in Springdale was closed for a collective seven days because of short staffing. Dr. Desmond Whalen, acting director of medical services for Central Health, said the regional health authority is working to improve staffing levels across the board. "We know we've got major issues with access to primary care — and emergency care, for that matter — that sort of spans countrywide," he said.

Source: CBC News August 03, 2022 12:29 UTC