Given the fragile epidemiological situation, the concerns surrounding the increased presence of variants and the pressure on the health network in the region, the CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale has decided to maintain the suspension of the activities of the emergency department. Chauveau Hospital until the situation stabilizes.
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“This temporary suspension is still necessary due to the significant shortage of manpower that the region is currently experiencing and in order to be ready to come quickly to support the care teams in the region, working with the most vulnerable users. », Is it mentioned in a press release issued by the CIUSSS on Thursday afternoon.
To ensure continued and safe access to health care is maintained and to meet the needs of users who frequent the emergency room in Chauveau, the CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale asks the population not to come to the hospital. emergency at the Chauveau Hospital and instead turn to the services within the GMF-R Le Mesnil, Val-Bélair and MaClinique Lebourgneuf currently enhanced.
In addition, users with suspected symptoms of COVID-19 who require a semi-urgent medical assessment can visit designated COVID-19 assessment clinics in the region.
Users who wish to consult at GMF-R Le Mesnil, Val-Bélair or MaClinique Lebourgneuf must make an appointment using the Rendez-vous Santé Québec platform, at www.rvsq.gouv.qc.ca or by calling the GMF-R secretariat.
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