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Digby General Hospital emergency room closure July 17-18

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DIGBY, N.S. – Nova Scotia Health Authority wishes to advise the public that the emergency department at Digby General Hospital will be closed Tuesday, July 17 at 6:00 p.m. and will reopen Wednesday, July 18 at 8:00 a.m. 

This is due to lack of physician coverage.

Those experiencing a medical emergency should always call 911.

General health concerns can be directed to 811, where health advice and information are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week by registered nurses.

The Mental Health Crisis Line can also be reached 24/7 by calling 1-888-429-8167.

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