Pond Inlet health centre temporary closed
The Department of Health is advising residents of Pond Inlet of a temporary closure of the health centre from December 13 to 18, 2023, due to staff shortages.
During the temporary closure, paramedics are on site to provide emergent, or life-threatening care. The Department of Health will use a combination of virtual health and paramedic services to support clients in Pond Inlet.
Calls will continue to go to the health centre and be directed to virtual support services or automatically forwarded to other communities. There may be a delay during this time, but callers are recommended not to hang up. Support staff will be available by phone to assist with services such as filling prescriptions and medical travel.
The tuberculosis program and home care services will continue with minimal interruption.
Health centre closures are subject to change based on staff availability.