The Northern Health Region Held Its Annual General Meeting Yesterday Covering The Year Ending in March of This Year. CEO Helga Bryant says they are working to prevent bed closures that occurred over the year due to staffing shortages…..
Bryant also outlined lessons learned from COVID including the advantages of virtual care, the use of Primary Care reducing the need for emergency room visits, and the Region’s partnership with the provincial Shared Health are now aware of the challenges facing health care in the north.
She praised staff at hospitals in the Region for handling the challenges with the number of patients in emergency rooms and hospitals. The Regions annual report is available by visiting www.northernhealthregion.com.
