The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance has announced temporary closures for two more local emergency departments.

On Saturday, June 3, the Seaforth Community Hospital ED will close at 5 a.m. and will reopen at 8 a.m. on Sunday, June 4. At that time, regular 24/7 service will resume.

Additionally, the Clinton Public Hospital will close its ED all day on Sunday, June 4. It will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday June 5, when regular reduced hours of operation, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., will resume.

Also, the Clinton Public Hospital Emergency Department will be experiencing temporary extended hours on Saturday, June 3. The department will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to assist with an expected increase in volumes due to events at the Walton Raceway.

Anyone requiring immediate medical attention should call 9-1-1. The closest 24-hour Emergency Departments to the Seaforth Community Hospital are:
-Exeter
-Goderich
-Stratford

The closest 24-hour Emergency Departments to the Clinton Public Hospital are:
-Seaforth
-Goderich
-Exeter
-Wingham