Temporary Emergency closures continue due to staff shortages

Due to insufficient staffing, please be advised of the following temporary Emergency Department closures:

The Walkerton Emergency Department will be closed on Wednesday, August 23rd at 1700 hours and will reopen on Thursday, August 24th at 0700 hours (14-hour overnight closure).

** Please visit our website for a summary of previously announced closures **

The Durham Emergency Department will be closed on Wednesday, August 30th at 1700 hours and will reopen on Thursday, August 31st at 0700 hours (14-hour overnight closure).

** Please visit our website for a summary of previously announced closures **

The Chesley Emergency Department will be closed on Thursday, August 31st at 1700 hours and will reopen on Monday, September 4th at 0700 hours (86-hour closure).

** Please visit our website for a summary of previously announced closures **

Ambulance by-pass has been undertaken to divert patients to the nearest open ED.

Anyone requiring immediate medical attention should call 911 to be taken to the nearest Emergency Department. For non-urgent health care needs, Health Connect Ontario is available 24/7 for non-emergency health-related questions by calling 811.

The closest 24-hour Emergency Departments to the Chesley hospital are:
Hanover (19km)
Walkerton (25km) (note temporary overnight closures on August 23rd, 26th, 27th and 28th)
Southampton (42km)
Markdale (44km)
Owen Sound (46km)
Kincardine (60km)
Mount Forest (60km)

The closest 24-hour Emergency Departments to the Durham hospital are:
Hanover (20km)
Mount Forest (25km)
Walkerton (28km) (note temporary overnight closures on August 23rd, 26th, 27th and 28th)
Markdale (28km)
Owen Sound (46km)
Palmerston (46km)

The closest 24-hour Emergency Departments to the Walkerton hospital are:
Hanover (12km)
Wingham (39km)
Kincardine (42km)
Palmerston (43km)
Mount Forest (46km)
Southampton (51km)