The Northern Health Region says them being short on physician resources is why they’re unable to accommodate walk-ins at the Thompson Clinic for the rest of the month.
The health authority says while they won’t be taking walk-ins up to September 2nd, all scheduled appointments at the clinic are still proceeding.
Staffing shortages have been plaguing northern health facilities as of late, with the health centres in Wabowden and Pikwitonei having to temporarily suspend certain services this past weekend due to not having enough staff.
Additionally, the NRHA says the temporary closure at the Leaf Rapids Health Centre’s emergency department announced last month will remain for an indeterminate amount of time.
