YORKTON - A temporary disruption to anesthesia services at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre has been announced effective the following dates:
- Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. – Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 8:00 a.m.
There may be recurring anesthesia service disruptions at YRHC.
During this time, surgical and obstetrical consultation is still available but emergent surgeries and C-Sections will not be possible.
The Obstetrics Unit will only be accepting low risk, imminent, or emergent deliveries.
Laboring patients will be assessed and transfer to another community may be necessary for patient and infant safety.
Expectant mothers should call the Yorkton Regional Health Centre at 306-782-2401 at the first signs of labour to allow enough time for risk assessment, consultation, and a safe plan for delivery.
