Thank you, Mr. Chair. Once again, no new programs were added to Hay River as a result of the construction of the new health centre, but as a result of the bigger footprint, the new codes that we're trying to meet, it did result in some additional positions. The building is also much larger than it was, larger physio, larger TO, more equipped surgical rooms which means we have the opportunity to have some individuals come down to Hay River from time to time to provide services that may not currently be delivered there. We're not there yet, but that opportunity is certainly presenting itself to us. As far as residents from Fort Res, why they would have to come to Yellowknife as opposed to going to Hay River, CT scan, certain other diagnostic procedures that aren't in the capacity of the new building. Certain specialists that come up from the south. They might only be able to come to Yellowknife if they're coming from route two or three, all sorts of reasons why people might still have to come to Yellowknife. But there's a lot of reasons for them to go to Hay River as well. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Glen Abernethy on Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on June 14th, 2016. See this statement in context.
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
June 14th, 2016
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