A couple of emergency departments in Nova Scotia Health’s Eastern Zone will experience temporary closures for at least the next week.
The area covers Cape Breton Island, Antigonish and Guysborough counties.
According to the health authority’s July 12th release, hospitals affected include Eastern Memorial in Canso and Strait Richmond in Evanston.
Nova Scotia Health public advisory issued Friday
Release:
The following emergency departments (ED) in Nova Scotia Health’s Eastern Zone (Cape Breton Island, Antigonish and Guysborough counties) will experience temporary closures between July 12-19, 2024:
Eastern Memorial Hospital (Canso)
Closed until Monday, July 22 at 12 p.m.
Care options available:
Eastern Memorial Hospital virtual urgent care hours: Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hours subject to change.
RN prescriber will be at the primary care clinic – Friday, July 12.
Guysborough Memorial Hospital virtual urgent care hours: Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hours subject to change.
Strait Richmond Hospital (Evanston)
Closed until Monday, July 15 at 8 a.m.
Closed: Tuesday, July 16 at 7 p.m.; Reopens: Wednesday, July 17 at 8 a.m.
Closed: Friday, July 19 at 7 a.m.; Reopens: Monday, July 22 at 8 a.m.
The emergency department at Glace Bay Hospital is open Monday, July 15 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Wednesday, July 17 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The department will be closed on Tuesday, July 16.
Urgent treatment centres in North Sydney and Baddeck are open, by appointment only, for patients with unexpected but non-life-threatening health concerns.
•Northside urgent treatment centre (Northside General Hospital): Open Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To book an appointment, call 902-794-8966.
•Victoria County temporary urgent treatment centre (Victoria County Memorial Hospital): Open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. No walk-ins. To book an appointment, call 902-295-2983.
Anyone with urgent medical needs should call 911.
For non-urgent care, please call your family doctor/primary care provider.
For general health advice and information call 811, which is a service offered 24 hours a day, seven days a week by experienced registered nurses.
The provincial Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line can also be reached 24/7 by calling 1-888-429-8167.
YourHealthNS helps Nova Scotians navigate the healthcare system. Download the app to find information easier and faster. Nova Scotians without a mobile device can access YourHealthNS online at https://www.yourhealthns.ca/.
All temporary closures can be found at https://www.nshealth.ca/service-statuses-closures-and-cancellations.
