Visits temporarily suspended at Chaleur Regional Hospital

Bathurst, June 7, 2016 – Vitalité Health Network informs the public that visits are suspended at the 2 East Unit (Residential Care), the 4 East Unit (medicine) and 4 West Unit (Long-Term Care) of the Chaleur regional Hospital in Bathurst. This situation is due to the presence of scabies among a number of patients and staff. The suspension will remain in effect until further notice.

In order to ensure a complete and efficient cleanup of the affected units, Vitalité Health Network insists on the importance of respecting the suspension of visits.

Members of the public can consult the Public Health fact sheet on scabies by clicking here.

For further information, contact the Bathurst Public Health Office at 547-2062.

Vitalité Health Network apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.