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Northern Health announces overnight diversion at Chetwynd Hospital ER

Undated image of the hospital in Chetwynd, BC.

Northern Health has announced another diversion at the Chetwynd Hospital Emergency Department.

Northern Health made the announcement on social media. They said the emergency department service interruption will start at 7 pm Friday night, and regular operations will resume 7 am Saturday morning.

According to health officials, the overnight closure is once again due to staffing challenges.

Northern Health is advising residents needing emergency care during that period to call 911 to be transported to the nearest available facility.