Campbellton hospital to close obstetrics, pediatric services for almost a week

The Campbellton Regional Hospital will close its obstetrics and pediatric servicesfor nearly a week because a pediatrician isn't available, Vitalit Health Network said Thursday in a news release.

The services will be closed from Friday until Nov. 13.

The services alsoclosed for a week this past Junebecause of"a shortage of medical resources."

Pregnant women in the Restigouche area will still be able to give birth at the Chaleur Regional Hospital in Bathurst, which is about an hour away from the Campbellton Regional Hospital.

Vitalitsaid it will contact patients who are at least 36 weeks pregnant.

Patients in need of special pediatric services will also be directed to the hospital in Bathurst.