Arnprior Regional Health’s Emergency Department will close overnight on Friday, May 19, from 7:30 p.m. to Saturday, May 20 at 7:30 a.m. and then again on Saturday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m. to Sunday, May 21 at 7:30 a.m. due to unexpected staffing challenges this weekend.
“This temporary closure has been a very difficult decision as we understand its impact on our community,” said Leah Levesque, President and CEO, Arnprior Regional Health. “Patient and staff safety is our main priority, and our dedicated team works tirelessly to do everything possible to have the necessary staff to support our community’s health care needs. In addition, we are working with our partner hospitals and The County of Renfrew Paramedic Services to ensure continued access to care.”
Anyone requiring life-threatening immediate medical attention should call 9-1-1 for paramedic assistance.
The nearest emergency departments include:
Almonte General Hospital: www.almontegeneral.com
Renfrew Victoria Hospital: www.renfrewhosp.com
Queensway Carleton Hospital: www.qch.on.ca
Patients can contact Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre at 1-844-727-6404. Or patients can speak with a Registered Nurse via Telehealth Ontario by calling toll-free 1-866-797-0000 or TTY -866-797-0007. Both services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
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