As a result of ongoing healthcare staff shortages, the Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance will face another temporary closure.
The Wingham and District Hospital Emergency Department will close Saturday, October 15 at 12 a.m. and reopen Sunday, October 16 at 7 a.m.
"This is a temporary measure and our staff, board, physicians and leadership regret that we have to take this step," hospital officials said in a media release. "We are thankful for the support of our staff and physicians and appreciate the community’s patience and understanding during this time."
Patients are asked to call 911 if they have a medical emergency. Ambulances will remain available to the community and will be rerouted to surrounding hospitals to ensure local residents continue to have access to the emergency services they need.
For non-urgent health care, residents are urged to call Health Connect Ontario at 811, which is available 24/7 for any non-emergency health-related questions.
