Leaf Rapids health centre shuts down, no date set for reopening: NHR
The Leaf Rapids Health Centre has now been closed indefinitely, as of Jan. 10.
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The Leaf Rapids Health Centre has now been closed indefinitely, as of Jan. 10.
On Dec. 29, NRHA said the Leaf Rapids Health Centre will reopen on Jan. 10 — but as of Saturday, that's no longer the case. This is the third time the hospital has been closed during the pandemic because of staffing problems.
A long-time resident of Leaf Rapids feels it is not safe for his 83-year-old mother to return home from Winnipeg after the northern Manitoba town's health centre was closed until further notice due to 'persistent staffing issues.'
On Dec. 29, NRHA said the Leaf Rapids Health Centre will reopen on Jan. 10 — but as of Saturday, that's no longer the case. This is the third time the hospital has been closed during the pandemic because of staffing problems.
Health centres in both Gillam and Leaf Rapids are back up and running after a pair of temporary closures late last month.