Durham hospital closing its ER at night this weekend

Durham hospital’s emergency department will be closed Saturday and Sunday night due to an ongoing staff shortage. Both days the emergency department will be closed between 5 p.m. and 7 a.m. the next day. Last Sunday the emergency department was also closed overnight on short notice due to staff calling in sick. The latest closure […]

Officials tell meeting future of Chesley hospital in doubt without ER

People concerned about their local hospital filled the Chesley Community Centre Tuesday night. At least 300 people crammed in to hear what the hospital administration plans to do after the current two-month full emergency department closure, due to a shortage of nursing staff, ends Dec. 2. Citizens vented fears, pointed fingers, offered suggestions and sent […]