Reduced flood risk allows patients to return to Hotel Dieu of St. Joseph’s Hospital in Perth-Andover
(Horizon) April 22, 2015 - The reduced potential for flooding
in
Perth-Andover is allowing for the transfer of patients back to the
Hotel-Dieu
of St. Joseph's Hospital today. Last weekend, 23 patients were
moved to the
Upper River Valley Hospital in Waterville, Victoria Glen Manor in
Perth-Andover
or discharged to their homes because of the threat of
flooding.
Today, the four patients from Victoria Glen Manor will be
relocated to
Hotel-Dieu of St. Joseph's with another 14 from Upper River Valley
Hospital
expected to be transferred tomorrow. The emergency department
continues to
remain open and any new patients requiring admission will be
admitted.
Family members of the affected patients have been notified.
Patients or
family members with questions or concerns may contact 506-375-5900 for
more
information.
Horizon thanks the staff and physicians at Hotel-Dieu of St.
Joseph's,
Upper River Valley Hospital, Victoria Glen Manor, Ambulance New
Brunswick and the Emergency Measures Organization for their
professionalism in handling this situation.
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Carolyn McCormack, APR
Media Relations
1-877-499-1899
Media@HorizonNB.ca