Wingham’s emergency department is closed overnight
The Wingham and District Hospital as seen on July 15, 2015. (Scott Miller/CTV News London)
Citing ongoing staffing shortages, the Wingham and District Hospital Emergency Department (ED) will be closed from 2 p.m. Saturday until 7 a.m. Sunday.
Patients are asked to call 911 if they have a medical emergency and first responders will transport you to the nearest open ED.
Nearby EDs include:
- Listowel
- Clinton (Reduced Hours – Open 8am to 6 pm)
- Goderich
- Palmerston
- Seaforth
- Kincardine
- Walkerton
“This is a temporary measure and our staff, board, physicians and leadership regret that we have to take this step,” the hospital wrote in a statement.
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