Obstetrical services at St. Joseph’s Hospital remain unavailable at this time, unless delivery is imminent. Patients requiring obstetrical services in Estevan and surrounding areas should continue to discuss their birth plan with their care provider in advance of their due date to determine an appropriate alternate location for labour and delivery. All obstetrical patients that present to the St. Joseph’s Hospital emergency room in labour will continue to be assessed and, where required, referred or transported to an alternate site to deliver. Saskatchewan Health Authority and Emmanuel Health are working collaboratively to recruit the necessary physicians who can provide these services.