Never delay in calling 911 or safely traveling to our Emergency Department when you have an urgent need for care.

In our third summer of the COVID-19 pandemic, staff and physicians continue to take additional precautions inside WPSHC. All of these actions are necessary to maintain safety for patients, essential visitors, staff, and physicians. These actions include: screening  upon entry and prior to triage, the strict limitation of visitors accompanying patients, all patients (and visitors who qualify as ‘essential’) must wear a mask and eye protection. Heightened routine precautions remain in place, including the frequent use of additional personal protective equipment: masks and eye protection, gowns and gloves.
    
It takes longer to safely provide care while taking all of these additional precautions.

Our patients may experience longer wait times and people coming to our Emergency Department are advised that we do not have vending machines available. Visitors should consider bringing water with them. Patients should always check with nursing staff before consuming anything.

We are strongly encouraging everyone to schedule their COVID-19 vaccination appointments (www.myhealthunit.ca). Also: Make Safety a Summer Priority, Plan and Prepare to Avoid an Unnecessary Trip to our ER, Tread Lightly on All Public Services, and Always Avoid Unnecessary Risk.

Please remember: never delay in calling 911 or safely traveling to our Emergency Department when you have an urgent need for care.