The previously announced Emergency Department closure for the Wingham and District Hospital effective December 7, 2024 will not take place. The Emergency Department is now open.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this closure announcement.
The previously announced Emergency Department closure for the Wingham and District Hospital effective December 7, 2024 will not take place. The Emergency Department is now open.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this closure announcement.
Please note that the Wingham District Hospital’s Emergency Department will be closed at the following times this weekend:
Wingham Emergancy Department will be closed on Sunday, March 8th, 2026 at 11:45 p.m. to Monday, March 9th, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.
This specific closure is related to nursing vacancies related to inclement weather. All efforts were undertaken to fill this shift. This is a last resort and we deeply regret taking this action.
Ambulances will bypass the hospital during the closure period and travel to the nearest open ED. All local health care providers will be informed of this closure.
We thank the community for their understanding.