Temporary Reduction in Emergency Services: Seaforth Community Hospital
January 31, 2023
Due to sudden health human resource shortages related to COVID-19, the Emergency Department at the Seaforth Community Hospital site of the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) will be experiencing a temporary reduction in service as follows:
- Wednesday, February 1, 2023 – The Emergency Department will close at 5 p.m.
- Thursday, February 2, 2023 - The Emergency Department will be open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday, February 3, 2023 – The Emergency Department will be open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday, February 4, 2023 – The Emergency Department will be open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday, February 5, 2023 – The Emergency Department will be open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Monday, February 6, 2023 – The Emergency Department will open at 7a.m. at which point regular hours of operation (24 hours daily) will resume.
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 Seaforth Community Hospital are:
- *Exeter – South Huron Hospital
- *Goderich – Alexandra Marine & General Hospital
- Stratford – HPHA– Stratford General Hospital
*It is advised to check with the Emergency Departments listed before attending to ensure they are operating with regular hours.
The HPHA - Clinton Public Hospital Emergency Department is open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.