LDMH Flu Overflow Clinic Continues this Weekend
Leamington, ON – The flu overflow clinic at the LDMH Emergency Department will continue this weekend: November 13 – 16: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. This is an “influenza over-flow clinic” to help support patients with concerns about H1N1 and influenza-like-illness symptoms who feel it is necessary to come to the Emergency Department. Please note the clinic will not be distributing H1N1 vaccinations. The over-flow clinic will continue to be held in the general surgery clinic adjacent to the hospital; any patients must still use the EMERGENCY ENTRANCE of the hospital and see the triage nurse first.
The overflow clinic will be held the following times:
- FRIDAY, November 13, 2009 4:00pm – 10:00pm
- SATURDAY, November 14, 2009 2:00pm – 8:00pm
- SUNDAY, November 15, 2009 2:00pm – 8:00pm
- MONDAY, November 16, 2009 4:00pm – 10:00pm
Symptoms of the flu include: fever, new or worsening cough and body aches. “We are still encouraging the public to visit their primary care provider – family physician, family health team – and not overwhelm the Emergency Department,” states Dr. Don Levy, Medical Director of the Emergency Department, “however, if you are concerned about your condition we will do our best to see patients more efficiently through the overflow clinic.”
The public is reminded to go to the nearest hospital emergency department or call 911 RIGHT AWAY if you have any of the following symptoms:
- Difficulty breathing / shortness of breath when doing very little or resting.
- Continuous vomiting or severe diarrhea with signs of dehydration such as dry tongue, dry mouth, decreased peeing (no urine for the past 6 to 8 hours), or very yellow/orange urine.
- Stiff neck and eyes sensitive to light.
- Seizures or convulsions.
- Confusion or disorientation.
The status of the clinic will be evaluated regularly and any updates in terms of changes in times or dates will be published on the hospital’s website at www.leamingtonhospital.com.
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For more information:
Sarah Padfield, Vice President, Corporate Services
(519) 326-2373 ext. 4249