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Temporary Closure: Clinton Public Hospital Emergency Department

August 21, 2025

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 beginning at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 22nd, 2025. Regular hours of operation (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) will resume on Sunday, August 24th, 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 & 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.