The Emergency Department at Almonte General Hospital will close once again from 7 p.m. tonight until 7am tomorrow.
The AGH say that’s due to a nursing shortage. The rest of the hospital is still open and caring for patients.
President and CEO Mary Wilson Trider says patient and staff safety is their main priority.
“Our dedicated teams at both Almonte General Hospital and Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital continue their tireless efforts to ensure we have the necessary staff to support our community with their health care needs. We are closely supported by our team at the Lanark County Paramedic Service,” she said in a media release.
Anyone requiring immediate medical attention should call 9-1-1. Paramedics will take you to the nearest Emergency Department for care.
This is the third time the department has closed due to a nursing shortage, the last being in March.
Patients can also speak with a Registered Nurse at Telehealth Ontario by calling toll-free 1-866-797-0000 or TTY 1-866-797-0007. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Story by Grant Deme
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