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Shortage leads to temporary emergency department closure at Clinton

After a closure on Saturday, regular hours will resume on Sunday
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Clinton Emergency Room. File photo

NEWS RELEASE
HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE
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Due to health human resource shortages, the Emergency Department at the Clinton Public Hospital site of the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) will be closed on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Regular hours of operation, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. will resume on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025.

Anyone requiring immediate medical attention should call 9-1-1. Paramedics will remain available to the community and will re-route to the nearest available Emergency Department to ensure local 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 closest 24-hour emergency departments* to the Clinton Public Hospital are:

  • Seaforth – HPHA – Seaforth Community Hospital
  • *Goderich – Alexandra Marine and General Hospital
  • *Exeter – South Huron Hospital

*It is advised to check with these emergency departments before attending to ensure they are operating with regular hours.

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