The impact of the service, which will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday and will run through the weekend, due to “planned technology upgrades” as MGH prepares to move into its new Ken and Marilyn Thomson Patient Care Center.
Michael Garron Hospital, in a note posted on its website, said its emergency department will remain open, but patients will be prioritized based on the severity of their illness and/or injuries.
“People who need care for an urgent but non-life-threatening health concern are encouraged to consider using alternative care providers to get the care they need in a timely manner,” the hospital said.
Patients should note that MGH’s virtual emergency department and online booking portal for minor injuries will also be closed on both Friday and Saturday and will not be accepting new bookings. Both routes will resume on Sunday.
The Michael Garron Hospital Clinical Assessment Center will also have reduced hours on Friday. It will be open for walk-ins and appointments only from 11am. until 3 p.m. with the last visit at 2:45 p.m.
The hospital’s community outreach center in Thorncliffe Park and the Health Access Taylor-Massey center in Crescent Town will also temporarily adjust their hours and services due to the upgrade.
Michael Garron Hospital further advises people that due to the continued high volume of patients and demand for urgent care, those who visit MGH’s emergency department after the technology upgrade may still experience longer than normal wait times.
Due to planned technology upgrades required prior to our move to the Ken and Marilyn Thomson Patient Care Center, MGH’s Emergency Department (ED) will experience significant service delays and wait times from 5 1/5 pic. twitter.com/P69huaJwwU
— MGH / TEHN (@MGHToronto) November 10, 2022
People are advised to visit the hospital’s website or social media channels for more information and updates.
