The South Bruce Grey Health Centre says there are a number of ER closures coming up this week.
They say the closures are because of insufficient staffing.
The Chesley Emergency Department will be closed on Thursday, July 20th at 5 p.m. hours and will reopen on Monday, July 24th at 7 a.m.
The Durham Emergency Department will be closed on Friday, July 21st at 5 p.m. hours and will reopen on Monday, July 24th at 7 a.m.
The Walkerton Emergency Department will be closed on Saturday, July 22nd at 5 p.m. hours and will reopen on Sunday, July 23rd at 7 a.m.
The South Bruce Grey Health Centre says ambulance by-pass has been undertaken to divert patients to the nearest open ED.
They say 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 closure on Saturday, July 22nd at 1700 hours)
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 closure on Saturday, July 22nd at 1700 hours)
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 Forrest (46km)
Southampton (51km)
