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New Point Fortin Hospital now for covid19 patients only
THE new Point Fortin Hospital will now house and care for covid19 patients only.
All other patients will be transferred to the San Fernando Hospital, and the Accident and Emergency Department in Point Fortin will not be functional.
Emergency cases are asked to go to San Fernando or to the Siparia District Health Facility.
The South-West Regional Health Authority (SWRHA) announced this in a press release on Friday,
It said, “Next of kin of transferred patients can contact 464-6745 (Monday to Friday/8 am-4pm) for information on loved ones.
“The Point Fortin Health Centre service hours have been extended to 8 am-8 pm daily. For emergency ambulance service, please call 811.”
SWRHA temporarily suspends outpatient clinics
Point Fortin Hospital. Photo by Marvin Hamilton
THE South-West Regional Health Authority (SWRHA) has temporarily suspended its face-to-face outpatient clinics, except the antenatal and childhood immunisation clinics.
In a release on Saturday, SWRHA said despite the change, staff members will be in contact with their valued clients.
It said the clinics are suspended until further notice, but patients will be contacted to get new prescriptions, clinic cards, referrals and blood test results.
Those with scheduled appointments who are not contacted should call 877-9742 (877-SWRHA).
And in an infographic posted to social media, SWRHA said it has launched a Tele-Health initiative.