July 19, 2023

Three temporary Emergency Department closures announced in Chesley, Durham and Walkerton

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

The Chesley Emergency Department will be closed on Thursday, July 20^th at 1700 hours and will reopen on Monday, July 24^th at 0700 hours. (86-hour closure, additional closure on Friday days)

The Durham Emergency Department will be closed on Friday, July 21^st at 1700 hours and will reopen on Monday, July 24^th at 0700 hours. (62-hour closure)

** A summary of previously communicated upcoming Durham Emergency Department closures can be found on our website.

The Walkerton Emergency Department will be closed on Saturday, July 22^nd at 1700 hours and will reopen on Sunday, July 23^rd at 0700 hours (14-hour overnight closure)

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) (note closure on Saturday, July 22^nd at 1700 hours)

Southampton (42km)

Markdale (44km)

Owen Sound (46km)

Kincardine (60km)

Mount Forest (60km)

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

Hanover (20km)

Mount Forest (25km)

Walkerton (28km) (note closure on Saturday, July 22^nd at 1700 hours)

Markdale (28km)

Owen Sound (46km)

Palmerston (46km)

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

Hanover (12km)

Wingham (39km)

Kincardine (42km)

Palmerston (43km)

Mount Forrest (46km)

Southampton (51km)

An up-to-date list of closures can be seen here for Durham Hospital

 

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