Mayor calls reduced hours at urgent care centre 'incredibly concerning'

Hours cut back at South Calgary urgent care centre due to staffing 'challenges' yyc

It’s a decision Mayor Jyoti Gondek called an alarming development for Calgarians seeking medical care.at 31 Sunpark Plaza S.E. in the community of Sundance

“This change is to help ensure that safe care continues to be provided at the Urgent Care Centre within the current staffing model. At this time, we are unable to increase staffing due to workforce challenges,” the announcement said. “We ask all individuals who intend to seek care from the UCC at the South Calgary Health Centre to present as far in advance to the 8 p.m. closing time as possible to allow the time needed for investigation, treatment and discharge planning,” read the announcement.Article content

“Health-care workers have been not just brought to the brink, they’ve been tipped over the edge. They’re not doing all right. They’ve been working some ridiculous hours. They’re absolutely exhausted.”

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