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By Mike Vanden Bosch

Mission Memorial Hospital

For the 3rd time this month, Mission Memorial Hospital lacks ER docs on a weekend night

Aug 16, 2024 | 8:15 PM

MISSION — For the third time in a month, Fraser Health has announced a temporary service adaptation at Mission Memorial Hospital due to physician staffing challenges.

The adaptation will take effect from Friday, August 16 at 10 p.m. until Saturday, August 17 at 8 a.m., according to Fraser Health spokesperson Gurleen Dhessi.

It marks the third time in just August alone that Mission Memorial has lacked ER docs on the weekend. Previous service adaptations occurred August 2-3 and August 10-11.

During this period, emergency-trained nurses will remain on-site to assist walk-in patients with basic first aid and manage the re-direction or transfer of those requiring urgent care to nearby hospitals.

All patients present in the emergency department by 10 p.m. on Friday night will be seen by an emergency department physician to ensure they receive necessary care. However, new patients arriving after 10 p.m. are advised to seek treatment at local urgent and primary care centres or nearby emergency departments, such as Ridge Meadows Hospital.

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Fraser Health has coordinated with B.C. Emergency Health Services to ensure that patients needing high-level care are appropriately transferred. Those experiencing life-threatening emergencies, such as chest pain or severe bleeding, are urged to call 9-1-1 immediately for transport to the nearest suitable facility.

For non-emergency health advice, Fraser Health Virtual Care is available at 1-800-314-0999 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Outside these hours, residents can call 8-1-1 to speak with a health service navigator or registered nurse.