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ER closures due to staffing shortages

Nurse shortage shuts down Clinton hospital ER
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Multiple Southwestern Ontario hospitals are closing their emergency departments due to staffing shortages.

The Seaforth Community Hospital is reducing hours in its emergency department Tuesday as they close at 5 pm and reopen Wednesday at 7 am.

The Chesley Site of South Bruce Grey Health Centre is closed Saturday, reopening Sunday at 7am.

Wingham and District Hospital Emergency Department will be closed Monday Aug. 15 at 5 p.m. and will reopen Tuesday Aug. 16 at 7 a.m.

The issues are affecting health centres across the province.

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