The Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department will be temporarily without on-site physician coverage numerous times between April 26th and May 7th.
The closure marks the third temporary disruption announcement from AHS in April alone.
This time, the ED will be without physician coverage from 7:00 a.m. April 26th to 7:00 a.m. April 27th, and again from 7:00 a.m. April 29th to 7:00 a.m. May 7th.
Nursing staff will remain to provide triage, assessments, and referrals for patients to alternate emergency departments as needed.
Residents are asked to call 9-1-1 in case of emergency and AHS says EMS will remain available to residents during this time.
Healthlink 8-1-1 will also be available for residents 24/7 for non-emergency health-related questions. Residents with specific needs are also reminded to search for services available through local pharmacies.