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Emergency Department at Dawson Creek Hospital to go on diversion Thursday

A treatment room in the emergency department at Peter Lougheed hospital is pictured in, Calgary, Alta., Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Northern Health is advising residents that services at the Dawson Creek and District Hospital emergency department will be interrupted on Thursday.

The health authority said the emergency room will be on diversion from 5:00 am until 3:00 pm on November 6.

The health authority said the interruption was once again caused by staffing challenges.

Northern health said residents needing emergency care should call 911 to be transported to the nearest available facility during that time.