By Dewey Terrill
JC Post
UPDATE:
Hospital spokesperson Ashley King has confirmed that four patients were diverted to area hospitals, either Via Christi in Manhattan or Salina Regional Health Center.
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Due to Junction City - wide water issues, Geary Community Hospital officials have announced that they are currently diverting patients to nearby facilities. Efforts are being coordinated with EMS for safe and immediate transport to facilitate quality care for any patients impacted by this situation.
According to a release from the hospital the emergency department will remain open for stabilization of urgent needs and critical support services in lab and radiology will be available. Once stabilized, any patients requiring admission will be transferred to another facility.
GCH clinics including Alpha Care and the Wound Care Center will remain closed Friday. All surgical procedures are postponed and will be rescheduled. All other patients will be notified of rescheduled appointments. The only entrance to the facility will be through the emergency room entrance.
Hospital officials will provide updates on the status of service as they receive information from the city and county.
The city's water problem follows the high wind issues that occurred on Wednesday and resulted in overnight flooding in the basement of the Junction City Water Plant. Much of the water was pumped out on Thursday and work was under way to try and restore full water service to the community.