South Bruce Grey Health Centre officials said its emergency department in Chesley will be closed until next week due to a nursing shortage.
In a release sent out Wednesday evening, SBGHC said the hospital closed at 5 p.m. and it will remain shuttered until 7 a.m. Monday.
"All efforts to find staffing for the emergency department have been undertaken without success," a release from SBGHC read.
Hospital officials say ambulance by-pass will be undertaken to divert patients to the nearest open emergency room. Anyone in need of immediate medical attention should still call 911. F
Anyone requiring immediate medical attention should call 911 to be taken to the nearest Emergency Department. Those experiencing non-urgent health care needs are advised to call Health Connect Ontario at 811 for 24/7 for non-emergency health-related questions.
Otherwise, patients can choose to travel to the next closest emergency department which are as follows:
• Hanover (19km)
• Walkerton (26km)
• Durham (36km)
• Southampton (42km)
• Markdale (44km)
• Owen Sound (46km)
• Kincardine (60km)
• Mount Forest (60km)
• Palmerston (60km)