During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Squamish General Hospital emergency department is well prepared to safely receive and care for all those who need urgent and emergency care.
Vancouver Coastal Health said the public is advised to seek urgent and emergent care without delay to prevent the exacerbation of medical conditions.
“Hospitals continue to be safe places for patients. Staff are prepared and have protocols in place to ensure any patient that comes to the hospital with COVID-19 symptoms does not pose a risk to others,” VCH said.
Some health conditions that may require emergency care include: Trouble breathing or catching your breath, severe abdominal or chest pain or pressure, weakness or tingling on one side of your body, loss of consciousness or heavy bleeding.
In case citizens are not sure about the symptoms, they can call 811 to access HealthLink BC services for trusted health advice.
This free, 24-hour non-emergency multi-lingual phone service is staffed by trained registered nurses, pharmacists and dietitians who can help answer your health-related questions.
VCH is also reminding people that patients who require a refill of their regular medications do not need to visit a doctor or nurse practitioner for an updated prescription.
Instead, a pharmacist can provide patients with a refill or emergency supply of their medications.
