Montreal Statcare clinic set to close by end of December – Montreal [Video]

After a week of uncertainty over the future of the Statcare clinic in Montreal’s West Island, Global News has confirmed that it will cease operations by the end of the year.

ELNA medical group, the health-care provider in charge of the clinic, says the Pointe-Claire location will close its doors on Dec. 31.

ELNA spokesperson Jonathan Prunier said Friday that discussions are ongoing with the doctors from Statcare to transfer their walk-in practice to the Brunswick medical centre. At least one physician will transfer their walk-in practice to that centre.

Statcare, which is located next to the Lakeshore General Hospital, not only handles minor health emergencies, but also provides family medicine, gynecology and other medical services. It serves 18,000 patients and operates seven days a week.

Prunier says ELNA is working out the details with its physicians, clinics and partner clinics in the area to “ensure ensure continuity of care.”

Prunier also confirmed that a second medical …