Quinte Health: Emergency departments are for emergencies

Quinte Health: Emergency departments are for emergencies

Amid high seasonal demand and long waits in Quinte Health hospitals, staff are noting some non-urgent conditions can be treated elsewhere.

Emergency rooms at capacity in local hospitals

With respiratory illness season underway, Quinte Health is currently experiencing very high patient volumes across all four Emergency Departments.     Community members visiting the ED may experience longer than usual wait times, particularly for non-urgent concerns. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please come to the Emergency Department — we are here for you and you will be assessed as quickly as possible. For less urgent concerns,…