Business as Usual at St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Vegreville

Business as Usual at St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Vegreville

Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser

Despite being closed for admissions and transfers, the acute care unit at St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Vegreville is operating as per usual, said Site Administrator Kim Weinkauf.

“The remainder of services at St. Joseph’s General Hospital including the Emergency Department, Diagnostic Imaging, Lab and Ambulatory Care Clinics remain business as usual,” noted Weinkauf.

She went on to say, “We are grateful for the dedicated staff and physicians at St. Joseph’s General Hospital. Our staff and physicians are committed to providing quality, compassionate, patient, and family-centered care during this challenging time.

At this time the total number of patients who have tested positive on the acute care unit is eight. No staff or physicians have tested positive to date,” added Weinkauf.

Vegreville Mayor Tim MacPhee wanted to extend his appreciation for the front line workers at the hospital and the doctors at the clinic for all of their hard work since the pandemic began, and especially in the last two weeks. He also wanted to encourage all residents to wear a mask and to stay home when they don’t need to be out and about.