Temporary Closure of Almonte General Hospital Emergency Department December 23rd, 2022

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Temporary Closure of Almonte General Hospital Emergency Department

The Emergency Department (ED) at Almonte General Hospital (AGH) will be closed tonight – Friday, December 23^rd - as of 11 pm and is expected to re-open at 7 a.m. tomorrow – Saturday, December 24th.  This temporary closure is due to a nursing staff shortage due to illness. The rest of the hospital is still open and caring for patients. 

“Patient and staff safety is our main priority,” notes Mary Wilson Trider, President and CEO. “Our dedicated teams at both Almonte General Hospital and Carleton Place & 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.  Paramedics will take you to the nearest Emergency Department for care. Please do not come to the Emergency Department. 

Patients can also speak with a Registered Nurse at Telehealth Ontario by calling toll-free 1-866-797-0000 or TTY 1-866-797-0007.  This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

The closest Emergency Departments are:

• Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital- www.cpdmh.ca  
• Arnprior Regional Health - www.arnpriorregionalhealth.ca
• Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital – www.psfdh.on.ca
• Queensway Carleton Hospital – www.qch.on.ca 

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Media Contact:
Jane Adams
Mississippi River Health Alliance
- Almonte General Hospital
- Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital
- Fairview Manor
- Lanark County Paramedic Service
613-277-3785        
jane@brainstorm.nu