Nova Scotia Health says a hospital in Amherst will be providing essential services only on Wednesday due to the ongoing protest at the Nova Scotia – New Brunswick border.
Health officials say the blockade is preventing some health care workers at Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre (CRHCC) who live in New Brunswick from coming into work.
The emergency department will remain open for patients who require urgent and emergency care.
Meantime, Health Minister Zach Churchill has posted to social media to say the protest is putting patient safety at risk and directly impacting health care delivery in Cumberland.
This protest is putting patient safety at risk and directly impacting health care delivery in Cumberland. I understand people are frustrated, but we are still in the midst of a pandemic. Inciting this activity is not acceptable and reckless. https://t.co/fRymW5leI6
— Zach Churchill (@zachchurchill) June 23, 2021
He recognizes people are frustrated, but cautions we are still living in a pandemic.
Patients with appointments for ambulatory services (blood collection, diagnostic imaging and clinics) are asked to call the hospital at 902-667-3361 to confirm their appointment.
