The emergency department in Wingham will close late Sunday night until Monday morning due to staff shortages.
The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance made the announcement Sunday afternoon that the Wingham and District Hospital's emergency room will shutdown at 11 p.m. and will reopen on Monday, November 7 at 7 a.m.
"Patients are asked to call 911 if they have a medical emergency. Emergency Medical Services (EMS – Ambulances) will remain available to the community and will be re-routed to surrounding hospitals to ensure local residents continue to have access to the emergency services they need," a statement from the hospitals alliance read.
Those with non-urgent health care needs are advised to call Health Connect Ontario, which provides support for non-emergency, health-related questions at 811, otherwise the next closest emergency departments are at:
• Listowel • Clinton • Goderich • Palmerston • Kitchener Waterloo • Stratford
"This is a temporary measure and our staff, board, physicians and leadership regret that we have to take this step," the statement continued. "We are thankful for the support of our staff and physicians and appreciate the community’s patience and understanding during this time."
