The Louise Marshall Hospital in Mount Forest (BlackburnNews.com file photo)The Louise Marshall Hospital in Mount Forest (BlackburnNews.com file photo)
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Another local emergency department to temporarily close

Another local emergency department will temporarily close due to staffing issues.

The Louise Marshall Hospital in Mount Forest will close its emergency department at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, and will re-open at 7 a.m. on Friday, July 7.

The closure is due to staffing challenges. Patients are asked to call 911 if they have a medical emergency. Emergency Medical Services will remain available to the community.

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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