The emergency room in Whitbourne has been closed for the better part of a year. Now, Eastern Health is adding urgent care service to the local health centre. NTV’s David Salter reports.
Eastern Health is advising that there has been a change in the ambulance service provider for the Whitbourne area.
The health authority says it’s ensuring the continuation of emergency and routine ambulance service coverage to the region, adding there are no changes to service levels. Residents are advised to continue to call 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency
Hundreds of people rallied in Whitbourne this weekend to protest repeated closures of the local emergency department. NTV’s Rosie Mullaley reports.
