July 19, 2021

Reduction of Core Programming - Behchokǫ Health Centre

The Behchokǫ Health Centre will be experiencing a temporary shortage of Community Health Nurses and Emergency Medical Responders. As a result, there will be a temporary reduction in programs and services delivered to our clients during the time period listed below.

The Community of Behchokǫ will be affected as follows:

August 1, 2021 - August 30, 2021

• There will be no regularly scheduled appointments with a Community Health Nurse in the afternoons.
• There will be no available appointments for Well Adult.
• There will be limited appointments for Chronic Disease.
• The Doctor Clinic will continue with regular service.
• The Prenatal Program will continue with regular service.
• The Well Child Program will continue with regular services
• There will be a reduction of lab services. Bloodwork will be collected on Monday and Wednesday mornings.

A nurse will be available 24/7 for urgent and emergency cases.

If your appointment is impacted by the reduction in our programming, a receptionist will contact you.

If you have further questions or concerns please contact the Manager of Health Services at 1-867-392-6075.

Sincerely,
Rabecca Nash
Director of Health & Social Services