The Saskatchewan Health Authority(SHA) advises residents of Preeceville and surrounding area that emergency services will resume at Preeceville and District Health Centre effective 8 a.m. on Monday, May 31.
At that time, the emergency department will re-open to provide services for patients requiring urgent or emergency care. The SHA appreciates the patience and cooperation of the residents of Preeceville and surrounding area throughout the period emergency services were temporarily unavailable and the support local nursing staff provided to assist the provincial COVID-19 response.
The SHA is maintaining surge capacity across the province in order to support patient and staffing needs. Emergency services at Preeceville and District Health Centre may be subject to change in response to COVID activity in the province.
Due to increased COVID-19 activity in the Yorkton area and the resulting increase in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) capacity and patient acuity, realignment of health services to support patient care was required. Emergency services at Preeceville & District Health Centre have been temporarily unavailable since Tuesday, April 20 while Preeceville nursing staff were redeployed and a physician and nurse practitioner were placed on standby to support the SHA’s pandemic response in Yorkton. Primary health care services and clinic appointments remained available in Preeceville during this time.
While the COVID-19 vaccine is distributed across the province in a targeted, phased approach, Saskatchewan residents are reminded that all residents can help the health system meet the demand created by the COVID-19 virus. Please help us stop the spread of the virus:
- In public spaces, keep two metres away from others and always wear a mask.
- Avoid gatherings. All gatherings are risky for COVID-19 transmission and indoor gatherings are an especially high risk.
- Keep to your household bubble. Gatherings between households remain a primary driver of transmission.
- Avoid unnecessary travel.
- Work from home if you can at this time. If you cannot, ensure that you are following all the guidelines in your workplace. Do not share any food or drink in the workplace, even in break rooms.
- If you develop any symptoms, stay home and get tested as soon as possible. Testing is an important way to detect the COVID-19 virus and its variants early and stop the spread. Call HealthLine 811 or your physician for a referral for testing or visit your local drive-thru testing site.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Do not touch your eyes, nose, mouth or mask with unwashed hands.
- When you are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, get one. All vaccines are safe and effective, including against variants. Current vaccine information can be found at saskatchewan.ca/COVID19-vaccine.
- Download the Government of Canada COVID Alert App and use it to protect yourself and your loved ones. For more information, visit the COVID-19 Apps webpage.
