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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