shaunavon hospital

A physician shortage has caused two more disruptions at the Shaunavon Hospital this week.

There will be no emergency outpatient services or patient admissions available from 5pm Tuesday to 8am tomorrow and again 5pm on Thursday to 8am on Friday.

"These disruption will be the result of the unavailability of on call physician services," said Cypress Health Region Executive Director of Communications Bryce Martin. "Dr. Lorenz is going to be available for in-patients that are existing in the facility during the times of the disruption."

Shaunavon's previous shortages were mostly caused by registered nursing shortages.

They are now dealing with a physician shortage after losing a doctor to Swift Current.

Interview with Bryce Martin: