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Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton has been forced to temporarily close six of its emergency department beds as it deals with a staffing shortage. Multiple rural hospitals around the province have also had to temporarily close beds or emergency-room services due to a lack of doctors and nurses.
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Shandro says patients can still get care amid cries over staff shortages and bed closures in Alberta Back to video
“People who need emergency care can and should continue to go to the Royal Alex — the folks there are able to still continue to make sure people can get the critical care that they need,” Shandro said at an unrelated press conference Monday morning.