Walk in for emergency department * medical referral required for most other services
Eligibility / Target Population
People of all ages who require health and medical services
Fees
Most services covered by OHIP
Executives
Janet Skupsky - Interim Chief Operating Officer
Languages
English
Language Notes
Interpretive services available upon request
Area Served
Oakville and area
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Note
Paid parking
Description of Services:
Full-service acute care community hospital that offers a comprehensive range of services including 24/7 emergency care, maternal newborn and pediatrics, medicine, surgery, intensive care, diagnostic imaging, medical education, mental health, rehabilitation and geriatrics * 457 inpatient beds
Inpatient services include:
Acute Rehabilitation Inpatient Unit
Complex Continuing Care Unit
Geriatric Assessment and Rehabilitation Service
Transitional Reactivation Unit
Rehabilitation Services to Acute Programs
Outpatient services include outpatient clinics and community programs * hosts a number of regional programs including renal dialysis, cardiac rehabilitation, diabetes education, eating disorders program, cancer clinics
Patients experiencing a medical emergency are advised to call 911 * call Health811 at 811, which is available 24/7 for non-emergency health-related questions
Emergency Department
Emergency room care * doctors, nurses, and other health professionals assess and treat life-threatening injuries or severe illness
all patients are initially triaged by a registered nurse and are seen on a priority-basis, not a first-come first-served basis
all patients are assessed and prioritized using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS), based on the patient’s complaint and the signs and symptoms they may be exhibiting