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Practical Insights for Busy Caregivers
Program: Emergency Department
Organizations: William Osler Health System - Etobicoke General Hospital
Phone Numbers: Direct Line: 416-747-3528
Crisis: Call 911 in emergencies
Website: www.williamoslerhs.ca/en/areas-of-care/emergency-a...
Address: 101 Humber College Blvd
Etobicoke, ON
M9V 1R8
Intersection: Hwy 27 and Humber College Blvd
Location: Toronto (West Humber—Clairville)
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Daily 24 hours
Service Description: 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
Fees: Services may be covered by OHIP
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
Languages: English ; Interpretive Services
Area(s) Served: Toronto (Etobicoke) and Vaughan (Woodbridge)

This information was last completely updated on: 12-10-2024


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