Closures and service interruptions are taking a toll on local communities.
The inconsistency could be "very scary," she said, adding that some relatives once had to stay overnight in Dawson Creek because Chetwynd's hospital was closed."When the cause of a service interruption is sudden or unexpected, or it occurs after hours, it is challenging to provide public notifications in real time – including notifications that regular services have resumed," a spokesperson for Northern Health said in a statement.
in 2021 found that rural residents pay an average of $2,044 in out-of-pocket expenses trying to access health care — including costs for meals, accommodation and specialist services. A graph from Dr. Jude Kornelsen's 2021 study showed that gas and parking were the most common expenses for those seeking health-care in rural B.C. The researcher is asking the B.C. government to fully cover travel expenses for residents, as well as improve public transit options so residents don't have to pay for accommodation.
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