If you thought shutting down the Obstetrics Unit at Shawville Hospital every other weekend was a bit of an inconvenience, you’re going to be a lot more put off with the news that obstetric services for moms about to give birth will not be available beginning today and continuing until after the Holiday break, January 3rd.
Pontiac MNA Andre Fortin is just as upset as his constituents.
CISSS Outaouais says expectant mothers will be redirected to Gatineau Hospital, (or Pembroke depending on which is closer).
Fortin says he hopes the government will use the Holiday downtime to come up with a permanent fix.
Again, there will be no obstetric services at Shawville Hospital for the extended period of December 13th through to January 3rd.