A Vancouver Island health care centre is reducing its operating hours because of staffing considerations.
Island Health announced Saturday that, effective immediately, the Chemainus Health Care Centre would be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. rather than from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
“This adjustment will ensure physicians and staff can provide access to safe and sustainable care during peak hours,” the health authority said in a statement.
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