The Emergency Department at the hospital in Oliver will not close this weekend because of a staff shortage as previously announced.
Interior Health has been able to fill vacant shifts for physician coverage at the South Okanagan General Hospital.
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“IH appreciates the support of physicians in addressing this situation and for their ongoing collaboration to work toward a long-term, sustainable solution for SOGH ED coverage,” states a news release.
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The region has been struggling with a doctor shortage for more than a year.
The former chief of staff, Dr.Peter Entwistle, recently resigned over staffing problems in the emergency room and other operational issues.
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