Staff
Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. is working with the Northwest Local Health Integration Network, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, local physicians, and community partners to address the physician shortage in Rainy River.
In a press release issued yesterday, Riverside said the Rainy River Health Centre is experiencing a physician shortage with the departure of Dr. Albert Beller.
Recruitment for a replacement physician has been ongoing, and Riverside is engaging a recruitment firm to assist with its efforts.
Rainy River Health Centre houses a 24-hour emergency department, three acute care beds, and 21 long-term care beds.
The main objective will be to implement some changes in order to protect their current physician resources and avert having to close the emergency department, Riverside said.
Rainy River Health Centre presently has physician coverage for the month of October, and Riverside wishes to assure the public that there will be no interruption of services during this time.
Riverside said it is committed to providing the best quality care to district residents and is making every effort to address this situation.
Riverside will continue to keep the public informed over the next few weeks as it works towards a viable solution.
