4 healthcare facilities to remain open over holidays
The Ministry of Health has announced adjusted operating hours for primary healthcare facilities across Saint Lucia during the Christmas and New Year holiday period, urging the public to plan ahead for routine services and prescription refills. According to the Ministry, all Community Wellness Centres will be closed on December 25 and 26, as well as […] The article 4 healthcare facilities to remain open over holidays is from St. Lucia Times.
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The Ministry of Health has announced adjusted operating hours for primary healthcare facilities across Saint Lucia during the Christmas and New Year holiday period, urging the public to plan ahead for routine services and prescription refills.
According to the Ministry, all Community Wellness Centres will be closed on December 25 and 26, as well as January 1 and 2, in observance of Christmas, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day and the New Year’s holiday.
However, urgent and emergency medical services will remain available at four key facilities:
• Betty Wells Urban Polyclinic
• Gros Islet Polyclinic
• Dennery Hospital
• Soufrière Hospital
The ministry notes that while Soufrière Hospital will operate 24 hours, the Gros Islet Polyclinic, Betty Wells Urban Polyclinic and Dennery Hospital will remain open daily until midnight throughout the festive season.
Officials are encouraging the public to make arrangements early to avoid disruptions, particularly for medication refills and non-urgent care needs.
Contact numbers for emergency-access facilities include:
• Gros Islet Polyclinic: 468-7630 / 468-7637
• Betty Wells Urban Polyclinic: 468-8880 / 468-8881
• Dennery Hospital: 468-7651 / 468-7657
• Soufrière Hospital: 468-7602 / 468-7603
The Ministry thanked the public for its cooperation throughout the year and extended Christmas and New Year’s greetings, reaffirming its commitment to providing accessible, quality healthcare services into 2026.
The article 4 healthcare facilities to remain open over holidays is from St. Lucia Times.
