(Yellowknife, January 5, 2024) – NTHSSA says continued demands related to influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 respiratory virus seasons are putting increased pressure on services at Stanton Territorial Hospital in Yellowknife and primary care facilities in the capital. Residents are advised that
Also, cases of respiratory diseases have been confirmed in other parts of the territory, and this is likely to increase after the holiday travel period, so all residents should be diligent during this period and practice healthy habits. must be followed.
Stanton Territorial Hospital’s ICU and inpatient units are currently experiencing a high volume of admissions, with admissions exceeding 100% of Stanton’s bed capacity over the past week. This can mean hospitalized patients are kept in the emergency department for an extended period of time until a suitable inpatient bed becomes available.
The number of visitors to the emergency department at Stanton Regional Hospital is also higher than usual. Patients who visit the emergency department are triaged based on the urgency of their symptoms, but wait times are generally longer than usual.
Primary care is experiencing higher than normal demand for same-day appointments. While we are working to secure as many appointments as possible in the Yellowknife region, we continue to be impacted by physician and staff shortages.
Residents are encouraged to get vaccinated against influenza and Covid-19 and practice healthy habits such as washing their hands, wearing a mask and staying home if they are sick. There is.
If someone is sick and isn’t sure if they need to go to primary care or the emergency department, they can call 811 and speak to a registered nurse. As always, residents experiencing an emergency, such as difficulty breathing or other serious symptoms, should call 911 or go to a health center or emergency room immediately.
