William Osler Health System, Etobicoke General Hospital

Emergency and Urgent Care, Emergency Department

Record #: CWL0790
Last Modified: 18 Apr 2023
Last Full Update: 12 Dec 2022

Description & Services

Alternate Name WOHS
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
Hours Daily 24 hours
Areas Served Etobicoke - and area ; Woodbridge
Eligibility People who need medical care for serious illnesses and injuries, emotional distress, or sexual assault * older adults may be eligible for follow-up support
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
Fees Services may be covered by OHIP
Languages English ; Interpretive Services

Contact Information

Address & Map
101 Humber College Blvd
Etobicoke, ON M9V 1R8
 
View Google Map
Intersection Hwy 27 and Humber College Blvd
Accessibility Fully Accessible
Office Phone 416-747-3528 (Direct Line)
Crisis Phone Call 911 in emergencies
Website https://www.williamoslerhs.ca/en/areas-of-care/emergency-and-urgent-care.aspx?_mid_=79741

Other Details

Established 1998
Funding Provincial
Service Level (50) Non Profit

Subjects

Subjects Emergencies ; Hospitals

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