The Central RHA is having a good summer compared to previous months.

Helmuth Klassen is the Interim CEO.


He says they had to close only Carman's E.R.,  and that was for a matter of hours.

 

He notes during those hours they added EMS staff, and directed all serious emergencies to Boundary Trails.
 

Klassen says the reason for E.R. closures is supply and demand.

 

There are a large number of retirees, and the training facilities can not produce enough new nurses and doctors.

He adds doctors and nurses have been going the extra mile this summer helping keep facilities open.