William Osler Health System - Etobicoke General Hospital

Application

No referral required * patients need their Ontario health card and a second piece of photo ID * children need their birth certificate and their Ontario health card

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

People who need medical care for serious illnesses and injuries, emotional distress, or sexual assault * older adults may be eligible for follow-up support

Fees

Services may be covered by OHIP

Languages

English ; Interpretive Services

Area(s) Served

Toronto (Etobicoke) and Vaughan (Woodbridge)

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Patients that require emergency or urgent care related to a serious injury, illness or condition should visit the emergency department * especially important if the patient is experiencing symptoms and have an existing chronic condition, including heart disease, kidney disease, or diabetes

Patients who need care for the following symptoms should visit the emergency department immediately:

chest and abdominal pain
seizures
stroke symptoms such as: loss of movement of half your body, loss of speech, severe dizziness
shortness of breath, dizziness/fainting
numbness or weakness in arms or hands
fever in infants under three years old
pregnancy-related emergencies
overdose/poisoning
mental health issues
sprains, strains or broken bone
serious allergic reactions and skin rashes
asthma attacks
burns
cuts that may need stitches
earaches
conditions related to your eyes
infections

Medical Assessment Units (MAU) -Both Brampton Civic Hospital and Etobicoke General Hospital have opened MAUs for emergency patients who are expected to be treated and discharged with 48 hours

Emergency Department Wait Times: www.williamoslerhs.ca/en/areas-of-care/emergency-wait-times.aspx