The Leaf Rapids Health Centre reopened the Aug. 4, after the Northern Health Region initially said it wouldn’t resume services until Aug. 10.

A spokesperson for the NRHA says the reopening was the result of the joint efforts of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, Ongomiizwin Health Services, and the Northern Health Region.

The health authority says their goal was to avoid closure if at all possible, and that services are being provided by staff from Region, and are bolstered by the team from OHS consisting of a physician, two registered nurses, and an occupational therapist.

The NRHA goes on to explain the team from OHS is working in partnership with them to meet the primary health needs of citizens served by the Leaf Rapids Health Centre.

They will be working at the clinic until Aug. 9, and after that the NRHA staff will resume the services in Leaf Rapids on Aug. 10.