The regional hospital in Campbellton, N.B. has temporarily closed its obstetrics and pediatric department until further notice.
A notice from Vitalité Health Network says that the obstetrics and pediatric services at Campbellton Regional Hospital will be “interrupted” as of Sunday at 4 p.m., due to a lack of pediatricians in northern New Brunswick and the lack of locum physicians as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the meantime, expectant mothers will now be forced to travel an hour to the Chaleur Regional Hospital in Bathurst, or further to Edmundston if they go into labour.
However, pregnant women will still be able to make an appointment at the Campbellton Regional Hospital for “assessment and basic services.” [ Sign up for our