NORTH BATTLEFORD — The Battlefords Union Hospital operating room, which closed Friday for renovation, is expected to be ready for half capacity services by Aug. 1.
According to the Saskatchewan Health Authority, major capital infrastructure improvements are underway at the BUH operating room. The authority described the enhancements as a significant step towards improving patient care, enhancing safety, and delivering exceptional health-care services.
To facilitate the improvements, temporary changes to surgical services are in effect. Beginning Friday, surgical services were made temporarily unavailable at BUH. The SHA says surgical services will resume at half capacity 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1. Full resumption of surgical services is expected on Tuesday, Aug. 8 at 8 a.m.
In a release, the SHA says no surgeries have been cancelled, as this is a planned improvement project. The SHA also said obstetrical patients whose pregnancy is considered high-risk should contact their obstetrician or family physician in advance of their due date to discuss their birth plan.
In the event of an emergency, patients should call 911. If residents have questions regarding their health or mental health, professional advice is available by calling 811 to reach the Saskatchewan HealthLine toll-free 24 hours/day.
