Liverpool, NS - Nova Scotia Health is introducing expanded and consistent hours for the Queens General Hospital emergency department to provide more reliable access to care for the community.
Effective March 1, 2025, the Queens General Hospital emergency department will operate under the following schedule:
- Open 24 hours from Monday at 8 a.m. to Friday at 1:30 p.m.
- Closed from 1:30 p.m. on Friday until 8 a.m. on Monday.
This change increases the emergency department’s weekly operating hours from approximately 35 to 101.5 hours, providing more consistent access to care for patients.
Recruitment efforts to provide further coverage continue with commitment to returning the emergency department to full function seven days a week. This expansion reflects Nova Scotia Health’s commitment to improving access to emergency care for the Liverpool community.
When the emergency department is open or closed, the community can access virtual urgent care at the site, seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Anyone experiencing a medical emergency should call 911. For general health advice and information call 811 to speak to an experienced registered nurse 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
People who need help with transportation can check out these links for transportation information and options in Queens County: