A local hospital official is hoping residents remember the other options they have before heading to emergency departments in Strathroy and Newbury, unless it is an emergency, of course.
Vice President of Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Officer with the Middlesex Hospital Alliance, Krista Shea says the respiratory illness season hasn’t taken hold in our region just yet, but when it does, it will hit local hospitals hard.
Shea reminds us, pharmacies play more of a role than ever.
Shea says you often don’t have to wait long to receive help from a pharmacy.
Shea says unfortunately, the Strathroy region is no closer to having a public walk in clinic for everyone, but there is a bit of good news.
General public access of flu shots started October 26th, and you can also get those from pharmacies, public health units, doctors and nurse practitioners.
Written by: L. Dickson