The Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital emergency department is facing an even longer disruption, with onsite physician coverage unavailable for much of July 29 through Aug. 3. Nursing staff will continue providing assessments, triage and referrals, while virtual physicians may assist with non-life-threatening cases through telephone or videoconference. A Virtual Emergency Physician is expected to provide remote support during all or part of those shifts. In B.C., Hudson’s Hope Health Centre has been without emergency department services throughout July and will remain closed until Aug. 4 . It marks the latest closure for the community following another two-week emergency department shutdown earlier this spring.