Temporary Emergency Department (ED) Closure – Chesley, Durham and Walkerton Hospitals

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

The Chesley Emergency Department will be closed:

Tuesday, August 29 at 5:00 PM, reopening Thursday, August 31 at 7:00 AM

Thursday, August 31 at 5:00 PM, reopening Wednesday, September 6 at 7:00 AM

The Walkerton Emergency Department will be closed:

Thursday, August 31 at 5:00 PM, reopening Friday, September 1 at 7:00 AM

Tuesday, September 5 at 5:00 PM, reopening Wednesday, September 6 at 7:00 AM

The Durham Emergency Department will be closed:

Wednesday, August 30 at 5:00 PM, reopening Thursday, August 31 at 7:00 AM

Friday, September 1 at 5:00 PM, reopening Saturday, September 2 at 7:00 AM

Sunday, September 3 at 5:00 PM, reopening Monday, September 4 at 7:00 AM

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 closure on September 5)

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 closure on September 5)

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)

Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns.

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