Burns Lake is facing an unprecedented crisis with ambulance and paramedic shortages. This crisis is further exacerbated by physician shortage and emergency room closures in Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre.
The ambulance station in Burns Lake is struggling to provide paramedics and patients transportation within their local area. The station started providing 24/7 coverage in 2021 but its service is yet to become efficient.
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