Reduced hours at Clinton hospital emergency department over the weekend
The emergency department at Clinton Public Hospital will see reduced hours over the weekend.
According to Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance, 'health human resources shortages' are to blame.
The emergency department will be closed beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday with regular hours of operation, 8 a.m . to 8 p.m., resuming Sunday.
On Monday, June 30, the emergency department will close again with services resuming at 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 1.
Anyone requiring immediate medical attention should call 911 — paramedics will remain available to the community and will re-route to the nearest available emergency department.
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*It is advised to check with these emergency departments before attending to ensure they are operating with regular hours
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