Temporary Closure: Clinton Public Hospital Emergency Department
August 08, 2022
Due to ongoing health human resource shortages, the Emergency Department at the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) - Clinton Public Hospital will be closed on Thursday, August 11, 2022.
Regular reduced hours of operation, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily will resume on Friday, August 12, 2022.
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. If you have a family doctor, you can also inquire about any same-day appointments or after-hours clinics.
The closest 24-hour Emergency Departments* to the Clinton Public Hospital are:
- Seaforth – HPHA – Seaforth Community Hospital
- Goderich – Alexandra Marine & General Hospital
- Exeter – South Huron Hospital
- Wingham – LWHA– Wingham & District Hospital
Increased demands on the healthcare system, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, are leading to staffing vacancies. These pressures will continue throughout the summer.
*It is advised to check with the Emergency Departments listed before attending to ensure they are operating with regular hours.