The Durham Hospital Emergency Department. The Durham Hospital Emergency Department. (Photo courtesy of Google)
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Durham ER closing overnight

The Durham Hospital's emergency department is closing overnight due to staffing shortages.

The ER will close it's doors at 5 p.m. October 13, reopening at 7 a.m. on Saturday, October 14.

This was one of two temporary closures announced by the South Bruce Grey Health Centre. The Chesley Hospital's emergency department will also be closed for the day on Monday, October 17.

Anyone requiring immediate medical attention in these communities during the closures should call 911 to be taken to the nearest available emergency department.

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