Non-urgent X-ray services temporarily unavailable at Tofino General Hospital

Island Health is advising community members and visitors to the area that non-urgent X-ray services will be temporarily unavailable at Tofino General Hospital (TGH) on January 10 to allow for equipment maintenance.

A portable X-ray machine will support inpatients and those requiring emergency medical imaging on January 10 at TGH.

It is expected normal operations will resume on January 11. Hours for non-urgent X-rays at TGH are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

People requiring non-urgent X-rays are encouraged to book an appointment by calling 250-725-4010, extension 64129. As always, a physician or nurse practitioner requisition is needed for all diagnostic tests.