Emergency room closure in Porcupine Plain

People in the Porcupine Plain area are facing a health care disruption this week.

The Porcupine Carragana Hospital’s emergency and outpatient department will be closed Wednesday from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Kelsey Trail Health Region says the service disruption is due to a lack of physician coverage.

People who require care for life-threatening emergencies are asked to call 9-1-1 or go to either the Kelvington or Tisdale hospitals.

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