The Louise Marshall Hospital Emergency Department (ED) is facing another temporary closure. A staffing shortage means the department will close on Saturday, December 30th at 5:00 pm and will reopen on Sunday, December 31st at 7:00 am.
Patients should call 911 if they have a medical emergency. Emergency Medical Services will bring patients to surrounding hospitals for care. For non-urgent health care call Health Connect Ontario at 811, which is available 24/7 for non-emergency health-related questions.
The following is a list of the closest hospitals (they may also be experiencing temporary closures due to staffing shortages, so it is advised that you confirm that they are open before heading there):
The closest Emergency Departments to Louise Marshall Hospital are:
Palmerston – Palmerston & District Hospital (20 minutes)
Listowel – Listowel Memorial Hospital (32 minutes)
Hanover – Hanover and District Hospital (33 minutes)
South Bruce Grey Health Centre – Walkerton (37 minutes)
Fergus – Groves Memorial Community Hospital (37 minutes)
Wingham – Wingham and District Hospital (42 minutes)
