12/12/2025
Coughing, sneezing, sore throats, fever and muscle aches - respiratory illness season is here. As we enter respiratory season, our Emergency Department is experiencing higher than normal patient volumes. This increase may result in longer wait times, especially for non urgent concerns. We appreciate your patience and understanding as our team works hard to care for everyone who comes through our doors. If you think you or your loved one has a respiratory illness, it is important to monitor your symptoms. Antibiotics have no effect against viral illnesses like the flu. Most healthy people recover from the flu on their own within 7 to 10 days with rest, fluids, and over the counter medications to reduce fever or aches. If you do not start to feel better after a few days, your symptoms get worse or you are in a high-risk group, visit Health811 online or call 811 to speak with a health care professional 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our local pharmacists can also assess and treat common illnesses and provide timely support. With the holiday season approaching, it is important to take all necessary precautions to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy. Getting your flu shot is the best way to remain protected against the most severe outcomes of infection, including hospitalization caused by the flu. Other protective measures include staying home when you are sick, washing your hands often and covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze. Thank you for helping us keep emergency services available for those who need them most.
