Due to sudden health human resource shortages, the emergency department at Seaforth Community Hospital, part of Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA), will close at 5 p.m. today (Thursday).
The emergency department will reopen at 7 a.m. Friday morning and resume regular 24/7 coverage.
Anyone requiring immediate medical attention should call 9-1-1. Paramedics are available to the community and will re-route to the nearest available emergency department to ensure access to the emergency services.
For non-urgent health care, call Health Connect Ontario at 811, which is available 24/7 for non-emergency health related questions. If you have a family doctor, you can also inquire about any same-day appointments or after-hours clinics.
The closest 24-hour Emergency Departments to the Seaforth Community Hospital are:
*Exeter – South Huron Hospital
*Goderich – Alexandra Marine & General Hospital
Stratford – HPHA– Stratford General Hospital
*It is advised to check with these emergency departments before attending to ensure they are operating with regular hours.
Clinton Public Hospital emergency department is open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
