Emergency outpatient services won't be available for most of the week in Herbert.

This is caused by physician unavailability and the temporary disruption to the Herbert Emergency Department has already begun and will last until Friday at 7 pm.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority advises residents to call 9-1-1 if there is an emergency, and an ambulance will be dispatched immediately. They also said in a release that non-urgent health-related questions can be directed to the provincial HealthLine by calling 8-1-1.

Another option for resident's and closest emergency room in the area, would be along highway 1 and located in Swift Current.