SPRINGHILL – The emergency department at All Saints Springhill Hospital will be closed overnight on two occasions next week due to a shortage of physicians to provide coverage.
The ER will be closed on Monday, May 2 and Thursday, May 5 beginning at 8 p.m. and lasting until 8 a.m. the following morning.
The public is reminded that registration for the emergency department will cease one hour prior to any closure. This is to ensure that the required administrative processing for each patient can be completed in a timely manner.
In all situations, those experiencing a medical emergency should always call 911. The emergency response system is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to provide immediate medical assistance.
A toll-free phone call can also be made to 811 where registered nurses are available around the clock to give advice and information and to provide reassurance concerning all kinds of general health concerns.
If medical service of a non-emergency nature is required, individuals should contact their family doctor’s office to make an appointment.
Anyone who is unclear on a proper course of action may also contact the hospital at 597-3773.
