Northern Health said the interruption will run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14.
The health authority notes that emergency department status can change without notice and encourages residents to check its online status page for the latest updates.
Anyone experiencing a life-threatening emergency, including chest pain, difficulty breathing or severe bleeding, should call 9-1-1 for transport to the nearest appropriate facility.
For non-urgent medical needs, residents are encouraged to contact their primary care provider to arrange an appointment.
Those without a family doctor or nurse practitioner can access the Northern Health Virtual Primary and Community Care Clinic by calling 1-844-645-7811. The service is available daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Indigenous people and their family members in B.C. who have limited or no access to a regular doctor can also contact the First Nations Virtual Doctor of the Day program at 1-855-344-3800. The service operates seven days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Northern B.C. residents can also book appointments with pharmacists for 21 minor ailments and prescription contraceptives through the B.C. government’s pharmacist booking service.
Anyone unsure whether their condition requires emergency care can call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 for advice from health professionals, including nurses, dietitians and pharmacists. T
he service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and information is also available at HealthLinkBC.ca.
