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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