Sparta Community Hospital has announced changes to its schedule due to icy weather conditions. The hospital aims to ensure safety for all patients and staff.
The Primary Care and Specialty Clinics are closed for the day. Patients with appointments will be contacted in the coming days to reschedule. The Mobile Clinic services in Trico and Percy are not operational today, while Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation is also closed, with scheduled patients already informed.
The Center and Rehab opened later than usual at 8:00 a.m., with appointments before this time rescheduled. As of 9:45 a.m., Convenient Care will close early at 4:00 p.m., and the Business Office is closed for the day. An update at 1:45 p.m. confirmed that The Center and Rehab will also close early at 4:00 p.m.
The hospital expressed regret for any inconvenience caused by these adjustments, emphasizing their commitment to safety and allowing time for clearing parking lots.
In addition, Sparta Community Hospital shared winter driving tips from the CDC to help drivers stay safe on icy roads:
1. Check road conditions before traveling.
2. Clear snow and ice from vehicles completely.
3. Follow basic road rules such as wearing seat belts, adhering to speed limits, avoiding distractions like texting, and never driving under the influence.
4. Drive slowly on snow-covered roads.
5. Maintain extra distance between vehicles.
6. Allow ample space when following snowplows.
These measures aim to enhance safety during adverse weather conditions.
