Temporary Emergency Department (ED) Closures – Chesley, Durham & Walkerton
Due to insufficient staffing, please be advised of the following temporary Emergency Department closures:
The Chesley Emergency Department will be closed:
- Tuesday, August 8 at 5:00 PM, reopening Friday, August 11 at 7:00 AM
- Friday, August 11 at 5:00 PM, reopening Tuesday, August 15 at 7:00 AM
The Durham Emergency Department will be closed:
- Friday, August 11 at 5:00 PM, reopening Saturday, August 12 at 7:00 AM
- Saturday, August 12 at 5:00 PM, reopening Sunday, August 13 at 7:00 AM
- Sunday, August 13 at 5:00 PM, reopening Monday, August 14 at 7:00 AM
- Monday, August 14 at 5:00 PM, reopening Tuesday, August 15 at 7:00 AM
The Walkerton Emergency Department will be closed:
- Friday, August 11 at 5:00 PM, reopening Saturday, August 12 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) – please note overnight closure on August 11.
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)
Walkerton (25km) – please note overnight closure on August 11.
Mount Forest (25km)
Walkerton (28km)
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)
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