Emergency department at Almonte General Hospital closing temporarily

By Anil Jhalli

Posted Nov 29, 2022 10:30:00 PM.

The emergency department (ED) at Almonte General Hospital (AGH) will be closed as of 5 p.m. on Nov. 29 and is expected to re-open at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30. 

This temporary closure is due to a nursing staff shortage caused by illness. The rest of the hospital is still open and caring for patients.

“Patient and staff safety is our main priority,” noted Mary Wilson Trider president and CEO of AGH. “Our dedicated teams at both Almonte General Hospital and Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital continue to work to ensure we have the necessary staff to support our community with their health care needs. We are closely supported by our team at the Lanark County Paramedic Service.”

Anyone requiring immediate medical attention should call 9-1-1 and paramedics will take them to the nearest ED for care.

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