Campbellford Memorial Hospital says its emergency department will be temporarily closed starting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
The closure will last until 7:30 a.m. on Friday.
This is due to an unexpected nursing staff shortage.
The hospital says EMS and other emergency services are aware of the temporary closure.
During these hours, ambulances will take patients directly to the closest area hospital that offers emergency medical services.
Anyone requiring emergency health care treatment during the closure should:
- Call 911.
Anyone requiring urgent health care treatment should go directly to one of the following hospitals:
- Northumberland Hills Hospital, 1000 DePalma Drive, Cobourg
- Quinte Healthcare Corporation – Trenton Memorial Hospital, 242 King Street, Trenton
- Quinte Healthcare Corporation – Belleville General Hospital, 265 Dundas Street East, Belleville
- Peterborough Regional Health Centre, 1 Hospital Drive, Peterborough
