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Tumbler Ridge Health Centre Extends Hours Post-Tragedy
14 Feb
Summary
- Health centre hours extended to 11 p.m. daily until March 6.
- Mental health clinicians and nurse practitioners offer drop-in support.
- A free shuttle service is operating between Tumbler Ridge and Fort St. John.
The Tumbler Ridge Health Centre is extending its operating hours until March 6, offering enhanced support to the community still coping with the aftermath of a recent fatal shooting. The health centre will now be open from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily, including holidays. This expansion is designed to provide crucial access to care for residents.
Services available include daily drop-in appointments with mental health clinicians, as well as primary and urgent care provided by nurse practitioners. The laboratory and X-ray departments will also operate with extended hours. Emergency department services, however, will maintain their regular weekday schedule.
To further assist residents and healthcare staff, Northern Health is operating a free shuttle service between Tumbler Ridge and Fort St. John. Additional staff have been deployed to ensure continuous coverage at the health centre, a move made possible by significant support from across the province.
