September 06, 2023

Temporary Emergency Department closure in Chesley announced

Due to insufficient staffing, please be advised of the following temporary Emergency Department closure:

The Chesley Emergency Department will be closed on Wednesday, September 6 at 7am and will reopen on Thursday, September 7 at 7am (24-hour closure).

**Please visit SBGHC website for a summary of previously announced closures **

Ambulance by-pass has been undertaken to divert patients to the nearest open ED.

Anyone requiring immediate medical attention should call 911 to be taken to the nearest Emergency Department. For non-urgent health care needs, Health Connect Ontario is available 24/7 for non-emergency health-related questions by calling 811.

The closest 24-hour Emergency Departments to the Chesley hospital are:

Hanover (19km)

Walkerton (25km)

Southampton (42km)

Markdale (44km)

Owen Sound (46km)

Kincardine (60km)

Mount Forest (60km)

 

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