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UHNBC says obstetrical service coverage gaps for high-risk pregnancies likely to come in August

Staffing shortages at PG’s University Hospital could result in coverage gaps in obstetrical services starting next month related to high-risk pregnancies. 

In a Facebook Post published on Monday, the health authority noted residents who are pregnant and greater than 20 weeks into their pregnancy, are eligible for medical services at the Labour and Delivery Department at UHNBC. 

The hospital is experiencing a shortage of Royal College Obstetrical specialists that provide care and consultative services to high-risk pregnant individuals. 

Gaps in specialist coverage have the potential to require service reductions and will likely result in occasions where patients may need to be transferred to another centre in the province at no cost.  

The full statement can be found below. 

 

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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