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Dauphin Hospital ED Reopens After Flood Damage
8 Sep
Summary
- Dauphin's emergency department reopened Monday after flood damage.
- Full hospital services remain unavailable two months after heavy rains.
- Restoration work continues with no timeline for full operational status.
The emergency department at Dauphin Regional Health Centre in Dauphin, Manitoba, has reopened to patients, providing much-needed relief. This reopening occurred on Monday, meeting a Labour Day target. However, the facility is not yet fully functional, as two months prior, heavy rains on Canada Day caused extensive damage. The deluge destroyed the hospital's HVAC system and knocked out power, leading to the closure of several services.
While the emergency department is now receiving patients 24/7, many other services remain unavailable. These include surgery and endoscopy. The province is working to restore care for cancer and dialysis patients closer to home. Restoration crews are actively working on cleaning, replacing electrical components, and overhauling fire alarm and ventilation systems. A CAT scan is anticipated within a week, and X-ray and ultrasound services are already operational. A clear timeline for when the Dauphin Regional Health Centre will be fully operational has not been provided.
