PARRSBORO - The emergency department at the South Cumberland Community Care Centre in Parrsboro will be closed for 24 hours beginning Monday, Jan. 11 at 8 a.m.
This closure is necessary because no physician is available to provide the necessary medical coverage.
During times when an emergency department is closed, anyone experiencing a medical emergency should always call 911. The emergency response system is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide immediate medical assistance.
If medical service of a non-emergency nature is required, individuals should contact their family doctor's office to make an appointment.
If anyone is unclear on a proper course of action, contact may be made with the hospital at 254-2540.
