November ER closures
The emergency department closures in November at Digby General Hospital have been released by South West Health.
The department will be closed the following hours as a result of physician unavailability:
• Monday, Nov. 2, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Thursday, Nov. 5, from 8 p.m. to Friday, Nov. 6 at 8 a.m.
• Monday, Nov. 9, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 8 a.m. to Thursday, Nov. 12 at 8 a.m.
• Monday, Nov. 16, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Thursday, Nov. 19, from 8 p.m. to Friday, Nov. 20 at 8 a.m.
• Monday, Nov. 23, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 25, from 8 a.m. to Thursday, Nov. 26 at 8 a.m.
• Monday, Nov. 30, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Area residents who need emergency services during the hours of closure are advised to visit the nearest open emergency department, and to call first to ensure the department is open. The public is reminded to dial 911 in the case of an emergency.
In non-emergency situations, residents can call 811. This telephone service provides health advice and information from Registered Nurses over the phone for non-emergency and non-urgent health situations.