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Temporary Closure of Emergency Department at Louise Marshall Hospital

MEDIA RELEASE


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Temporary Closure of Emergency Department at Louise Marshall Hospital

 

Mount Forest, ON…As a result of a staffing shortage, Louise Marshall Hospital Emergency Department (ED) will close on Saturday, November 18th at 1:00 pm and will reopen on Sunday, November 19th at 7:00 am.


Patients are asked to call 911 if they have a medical emergency. Emergency Medical Services will be re-routed to surrounding hospitals to ensure residents continue to have access to the emergency services they need. 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)

  • South Bruce Grey Health Centre – Durham (23 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)

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