Patients asked to avoid two Montreal hospital ERs as they near capacity

Public health is asking that people avoid the emergency unit at the Maisonneuve-Rosemont and Santa Cabrini hospitals in Montreal’s east end.

The CIUSSS de l’Est-de-l’Île-de-Montréal released a statement Saturday saying that both ERs are on the verge of reaching their maximum capacity.

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The hospitals are asking patients who would otherwise show up to their ERs in the event of an acute health problem to go to other nearby hospital ERs or walk-in clinics for more minor health issues.

Health officials say people who have concerns or questions can contact Info-Santé nurses at 811.

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