The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance announced it is extending the Clinton Public Hospital's emergency department hours in the new year.
Starting January 20, 2025, the emergency department will open at 8 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.
Until then, the emergency department will continue closing at 6 p.m.
"As part of a regional system of emergency care, our Clinton Public Hospital Emergency Department Team continues to provide outstanding care to those served and the HPHA remains committed to ensuring responsible access to safe and timely care," said Andrew Williams, HPHA President and CEO.
HPHA advises community members to call 911 in the case of an emergency.
**this story was written by Julia DeJong, a 4th year journalism student at Carleton University, who is doing an internship with Blackburn Media