1-Night Temporary Partial Closure of Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital (HGMH) Emergency Department

Alexandria, ON – On Friday July 15^th, 2022, HGMH began a temporary partial closure of the Emergency Department from 6:00pm to 8:00am daily. The HGMH team worked hard to develop a plan to re-open and implemented a gradual resumption to 24-hour Emergency Service Operations as of August 3^rd and fully reopened as of August 22^nd. Although we were able to safely resume 24-hour 7 days per week emergency services, our staffing remains delicate, and we cannot guarantee that ad hoc closures may not be required from time to time.

In order to ensure HGMH has the staff to care for our patients, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily partially close the Emergency Department on September 3^rd, 2022, at 6:00pm. This means the hours of operation for our Emergency Department are as follows:

Saturday, September 3^rd - 8:00am to 6:00pm OPEN

Saturday, September 3^rd - 6:00pm to 8:00am CLOSED

We will resume regular operations on Sunday, September 4^th, 2022, as of 8:00am.

Our regional partners, partner hospitals and public health have been informed. Anyone requiring immediate medical help should call 911 or Health Connect Ontario (811) should medical advice be needed. Ambulances will be redirected to the Cornwall Community Hospital or the Hawkesbury & District General Hospital.  

We are actively working to recruit staff to reduce any temporary closures going forward. HGMH remains committed to providing safe and quality care to our patients.

This decision was not taken lightly, and we understand the challenges this may cause.