Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital Emergency Department closed until 7AM Monday

The Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) says its Emergency Department will be closed from  9 p.m. Sunday, January 1st to 7 a.m. Monday, January 2^nd.

The same reason that has been given for such closures before is getting the blame again: a shortage of nursing staff.

The rest of the hospital is still open and caring for patients.

President and CEO Mary Wilson Trider said in a statement, “Patient and staff safety is our main priority.” She added, “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.”

Anyone requiring immediate medical attention should call 9-1-1.  Paramedics will take you to the nearest Emergency Department for care.

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.

The closest Emergency Departments for residents in Carleton Place are:

·        Almonte General Hospital- www.almontegeneral.com

·        Arnprior Regional Health – www.arnpriorregionalhealth.ca

·        Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital – www.psfdh.on.ca

·        Queensway Carleton Hospital – www.qch.on.ca