Kemptville District Hospital experiencing high patient volumes, longer wait times in emergency department
Posted Oct 17, 2022 09:00:00 PM.
The Kemptville District Hospital is warning residents that the hospital's emergency department is experiencing a high volume of patients and longer wait times.
Hospital officials issued the advisory on Oct 17 in the afternoon, and urged people to head to a walk-in clinic or book an appointment with your family doctor for any mild medical issues.
If you are experiencing a serious or life-threatening issue, you should still go to your closest emergency department.
WAIT TIME ADVISORY. We are currently experiencing high patient volumes in our ER & longer than usual wait times. If you are able to seek medical attention for a mild ailment at a walk-in clinic/book an appt with your primary care provider please do so. pic.twitter.com/pw9FrwGyCr
— Kemptville District Hospital (@KDHonline) October 17, 2022