Some temporary service interruptions are in store for Roblin, with diagnostic services being temporarily consolidated at the Russell Health Centre.
The change, set to take effect September 1st, is in response to “staff vacancies” in the area, according to a Shared Health spokesperson.
The spokesperson also stated that the vacant positions are a result of retirements, resignations, and maternity leaves — and that recruitment to fill these positions is ongoing.
In the meantime, officials are focusing on maintaining as many services as possible during the staff shortage.
ECG exams and phlebotomy (i.e. lab sample collection, including blood samples) will continue to occur in Roblin, with testing occurring off-site.
The Roblin District Health Centre is also dealing with interruptions of emergency department services, which a Shared Health spokesperson says is due to human resource shortages in various areas, including diagnostics and physician/primary care.
