The Sioux Lookout COVID-19 Assessment Centre will be in a new location starting Tuesday October 13.
The Assessment Centre’s entrance will be next to the emergency department of the Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre and clearly marked for those coming for tests.
It will continue to be by appointment only and those wishing to schedule a test can call (807) 737-5880.
Parking will be clearly marked close to the entrance and the hours will remain the same Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Since March 27, the assessment centre has been operating in a trailer located in the Main Entrance parking lot, and this move will provide a secure space.
“This move will make access easier and addresses two challenges,” explains Samantha Brooks, Director of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer. “The first challenge is that with winter upon us, we need to ensure our staff and patients are safe from the elements. This move will see the Assessment Centre inside the hospital, with its own separate entrance, to ensure we can keep it open during inclement weather.”
The second challenge the move addresses is opening up the Main Entrance parking lot and the adjacent Main Entrance next to it.
“This means we can open our Main Entrance eventually and that patients can use this parking lot to make it easier for them to access our facilities while reducing foot traffic through the Emergency Entrance during our busier weekday hours,” says Brooks, who notes that the main entrance will having screeners in place and the date of its opening will be announced soon.
