News Release

CKHA Services Altered for Canada Day Thursday, July 1, 2010

Chatham-Kent --  Some health care services offered at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Chatham & Wallaceburg campuses) will be altered on Thursday, July 1, 2010 in recognition of Canada Day.

Routine out-patient blood tests, X-rays, EKGs, and ultrasounds will not be available on July 1, 2010. These departments will be staffed to meet the needs of inpatients and emergencies.  Ambulatory Care Services, Out-Patient Rehabilitation Services, Chatham-Kent Mental Health and Addictions Program, Pre-Admit Clinic, Health Education Department, Diabetes Education Centre, Respiratory Health Centre, Chemotherapy Unit, Pulmonary Function Lab, Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit and Patient Appointment Offices will also be closed.

The Patient Appointment Office, though closed, can still receive electronic requests for appointments through the Patient Appointment Request Service (PARS) available on the community portal – www.chatham-kent.ca/pars.

Elston Pharmacy, located at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance will be closed on Thursday, July 1, 2010.

Hemodialysis Care will be open on July 1, 2010.

The Emergency Departments at the Chatham and Sydenham Campuses are open 24 hours daily.

For more information contact:

Kim Bossy, Chief

Communications & Public Affairs

Chatham-Kent Health Alliance

(519) 437-6065