Wingham emergency department to close overnight Saturday
Citing “healthcare staff shortages,” the emergency department at the Wingham and District Hospital will temporarily close overnight on Saturday.
According to a press release from the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance, the emergency department at the Wingham and District Hospital will be closed from Dec. 10 at 9 p.m. until 7 a.m. on Dec. 11.
“This is a temporary measure and our staff, board, physicians and leadership regret that we have to take this step,” the release reads.
Patients are asked to call 9-1-1 in the case of a medical emergency, and ambulances will remain available to the community and will be rerouted to nearby hospitals as necessary.
The closest hospitals to Wingham are:
- Listowel
- Clinton
- Goderich
- Palmerston
- Seaforth
- Kincardine
- Walkerton
For non-urgent health questions people can call Health Connect Ontario at 8-1-1 which is available 24/7.
“We are thankful for the support of our staff and physicians and appreciate the community’s patience and understanding during this time,” the release reads.
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