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Advertisement 1 Share this Story : Brace for longer emergency department wait times: Sault Area Hospital Brace for longer emergency department wait times: Sault Area Hospital High patient volumes, sicker patients, staffing shortages, and limited inpatient beds all tagged for hike Author of the article: Join the conversation Article content Sault Area Hospital reports its emergency department is experiencing a high volume of patients, sicker patients, staffing shortages, and limited inpatient beds, all prompting longer wait times. Advertisement 2 Article content Brace for longer emergency department wait times: Sault Area Hospital Back to video In a social media post early Tuesday afternoon, SAH said patients who come to the hospital are prioritized based on medical needs and are not seen on a first-come, first-served basis. As a result, patients with non-urgent conditions will have a longer wait. Article content “We ask for everyone's patience as our teams prioritize the needs of each patient,” SAH wrote. “Please be patient and kind with our staff as we manage multiple demands in our emergency department. We appreciate the community's support as we work through this busy time.” Calling an ambulance will not necessarily get a patient faster attention once the individual is at the hospital, SAH said. Patients with non-urgent health-care needs may want to consider calling their family doctor, nurse practitioner or on-call services. If they are not available, visit a walk-in clinic – https://bit.ly/3AeWPNF In the case of an emergency, call 911 or proceed to the emergency department, SAH advises. “Do not delay care.” For those unsure whether they have an emergency, seek health-related advice from a registered nurse by calling Health811 (formerly Telehealth Ontario) 24/7. Call 811 or visit https://bit.ly/3NvM2Dg Article content Share this article in your social network Share this Story : Brace for longer emergency department wait times: Sault Area Hospital Comments Join the Conversation Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. We have enabled email notifications—you will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings Latest National Stories News Near Elliot Lake This Week in Flyers

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