The Saskatchewan Health Authority has announced the temporary disruption to emergency and acute care services at the Arcola Health Centre has been extended until further notice.
In a news release issued by the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) Thursday afternoon, it was noted the decision was made due to active COVID-19 activity in the area and required realignment of health services to support patient care.
Lab and x-ray services at both facilities are not affected by this disruption.
The disruption in Arcola started on Jan. 15 and was scheduled to come to an end on Jan. 30. At the time, the Saskatchewan Health Authority said the service disruption was due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in the Weyburn area.
Weyburn’s hospital returned to normal operations last week and is able to admit COVID and non-COVID acute care patients again.
But that didn’t result in services being restored in Arcola.
In the event of an emergency call 911. Residents in the Arcola are may visit the emergency department in Estevan, Redvers, Kipling or Weyburn.
Non-urgent health related questions can be directed to the provincial HealthLine by calling 8-1-1.
A service disruption at the Radville Marian Health Centre’s emergency room is also going to continue.
The SHA says it is working to reopen the emergency department at Arcola Health Centre and Radville Marian Health Centre, as well as inpatient admissions at Arcola, as soon as possible. At this time, they are not able to confirm a date.Â
