MOUNT FOREST – Nursing staffing shortages have led to another temporary overnight closure for Louise Marshall Hospital's emergency department.
According to a news release, Louise Marshall Hospital's emergency department will close on Saturday at 5 p.m. until Sunday at 7 a.m.
Patients are encouraged to call 911 if they have a medical emergency.
Ambulances will remain available and will re-route to surrounding hospitals.
For non-urgent health care call Health Connect Ontario at 811, which is available 24/7 for non-emergency health-related questions.
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).
