Temporary Reduction in Hours/Closure of HPHA Emergency Departments

Clinton Public Hospital

  • July 11 2022 – The Emergency Department will be closed.
  • July 12, 2022 – The Emergency Department be open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Regular reduced hours of operation (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) will resume on July 13, 2022 at 8 a.m.

Seaforth Community Hospital

  • July 12, 2022 – The Emergency Department will close at 5 p.m.
  • July 13, 2022 – The Emergency Department be open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • July 14, 2022 – The Emergency Department be open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Regular hours of operation (24/7) will resume on July 15, 2022 at 7 a.m.

Clinton Public Hospital - the closest Emergency Departments are:

  • Seaforth - HPHA – Seaforth Community Hospital
  • Goderich – Alexandra Marine & General Hospital
  • Exeter – South Huron Hospital
  • Wingham – LWHA – Wingham & District Hospital

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.