Record #: CWL0791
Last Modified: 10 Apr 2024
Last Full Update: 06 Dec 2023

Description & Services

Description Patients that require emergency or urgent care related to a serious injury, illness or condition should visit the emergency department. This is 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 
•any serious condition you feel is getting worse 
 
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 Peel Region
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 Most services covered by OHIP
Languages English
Membership Types Raising the Bar Peel

Contact Information

Address & Map
2100 Bovaird Drive
Brampton, ON L6R 3J7
 
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Intersection Bramalea Rd and Bovaird Dr E
Accessibility Fully Accessible
Office Phone Direct Line: 905-494-6789
Crisis Phone Call 911 in emergencies
Website https://www.williamoslerhs.ca/en/areas-of-care/emergency-and-urgent-care.aspx

Other Details

Funding Provincial
Service Level (50) Non Profit

Subjects


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