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Emergency rooms in Carberry are in an emergency of their own, as they're closed due to staffing issues.

Prairie Mountain Health has been struggling with vacancy and leave issues across the province,

Brian Schoonbaert CEO of Prairie Mountain Health notes Carberry Health Centre's emergency services closed indefinitely from Sept. 1 onwards due to a shortage of qualified staff.

Those needing emergency services can call the health center to be directed to the nearest emergency department, he added. Shared Health ambulance services will continue to operate in Carberry and surrounding areas.

the health region continues to try to recruit staff in hopes of reopening the emergency department as soon as possible.