The emergency department at Wingham’s hospital will be closed from 9 p.m. Saturday until 7 a.m. Sunday.
The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance says ongoing healthcare staff shortages is to blame for the closure.
Patients are asked to call 911 if they have a medical emergency. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will remain available to the community and will be re-routed to surrounding hospitals.
The following is a list of closest hospitals:
- Listowel
- Clinton (Reduced Hours – Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Goderich
- Palmerston
- Seaforth
- Kincardine
- Walkerton
Hospital workers ensure this is a temporary measure.