The Clinton Public Hospital Emergency Department will be closed temporarily beginning at 8 tonight (Friday) until 8am Sunday.
The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance says in a release it’s due to human resource shortages.
Then on Monday, the emergency department will close again with services resuming at 8am Tuesday.
Anyone requiring immediate medical attention should call 9-1-1. Paramedics will remain available to the community and will re-route to the nearest available Emergency Department to ensure local residents continue to have access to the emergency services they need.
For non-urgent health care, call Health Connect Ontario at 811, which is available 24/7 for non-emergency health related questions.
The closest 24-hour Emergency Departments to the Clinton Public Hospital are:
· Seaforth – HPHA – Seaforth Community Hospital
· *Goderich – Alexandra Marine & General Hospital
· *Exeter – South Huron Hospital
*It is advised to check with these Emergency Departments before attending to ensure they are operating with regular hours.*