All Saints Springhill Hospital Collaborative Emergency Centre (CEC) in Springhill is temporarily closed. Virtual urgent care is available onsite daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility, and its Collaborative Emergency Centre is temporarily closed, so there is no good time to come here for emergency care. For urgent but non-life-threatening concerns, use virtual urgent care; for emergencies, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest open emergency department.
Busier times: Do not come to All Saints Springhill Hospital for emergency care while its Collaborative Emergency Centre is temporarily closed. For emergencies, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest open emergency department, and check Nova Scotia Health's status updates before travelling.
All Saints Springhill Hospital, located at 10 Princess Street in Springhill, Nova Scotia, is home to a Collaborative Emergency Centre (CEC), the second of its kind in the province, serving Springhill and surrounding communities including Oxford, Collingwood, Southampton, and Springhill Junction. The CEC is temporarily closed by Nova Scotia Health, and only virtual urgent care is offered; Nova Scotia Health posts status updates. For emergencies, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest open emergency department.
Services & Specialties
Collaborative Emergency Centre (CEC), temporarily closed, Virtual urgent care (the only urgent care offered while the CEC is temporarily closed), Triage and emergency nursing (not available while the CEC is temporarily closed), Blood collection by appointment with referral, ECG/EKG (referral and appointment required), Mental health and addictions services, Inpatient withdrawal management (medication-assisted), Palliative care consultation (hospital and community), Occupational therapy (inpatient and outpatient), Restorative care and physiotherapy (referral required), Seniors' clinic (serving Pictou, Colchester, Cumberland, East Hants), Inpatient care.
Amenities
Food and coffee vending machines in the cafeteria (basement level, accessible 24 hours)
Beverage vending machine on the main floor just inside the main entrance
Spiritual space and family room on the second level
The Collaborative Emergency Centre is temporarily closed. For emergencies, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest open emergency department; do not drive to this hospital expecting emergency care.
Nova Scotia Health posts status updates for the Springhill CEC. Check them before travelling to the hospital for urgent care.
Virtual urgent care is the only urgent care offered while the CEC is temporarily closed. A virtual doctor can prescribe medications and order tests, which can save you a long drive for a non-life-threatening problem.
Blood collection and ECG/EKG services require a referral and a booked appointment. Call 1-833-637-1350 (Monday–Friday, 12 p.m.–3 p.m.) or visit booking.nshealth.ca to schedule in advance.
Visitors are welcome daily from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. If you need to visit outside these hours, check with the nursing staff upon arrival.
What to Bring
Nova Scotia Health Card (provincial health card)
Government-issued photo ID
List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
Any relevant medical records, referral letters, or imaging results
Provincial drug coverage or private insurance information
Personal comfort items (water bottle, snack, phone charger) in case of a wait
A trusted support person if permitted under the Family Presence Policy
Payment or debit/credit card for any applicable fees or prescriptions
Parking
Free parking is available on-site at All Saints Springhill Hospital. No additional details on specific lot locations or designated accessibility spaces are currently published.
Getting There
Springhill is a rural community and no public transit routes serve this hospital. Personal transportation or pre-arranged medical transport is the primary means of access. For medical transportation needs, contact Nova Scotia Health's Northern Zone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Collaborative Emergency Centre (CEC) and how is All Saints Springhill different from a regular ER?
A CEC combines emergency and primary care services under one roof, staffed by a team of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and paramedics, with virtual physician visits when a doctor is not on-site. Unlike a traditional 24/7 emergency department, a CEC does not always have a physician physically present. The All Saints Springhill CEC is currently temporarily closed by Nova Scotia Health, with only virtual urgent care offered. For emergencies, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest open emergency department.
Is the All Saints Springhill CEC open?
No. Nova Scotia Health has temporarily closed the Collaborative Emergency Centre, and only virtual urgent care is offered. Nova Scotia Health posts status updates. For emergencies, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest open emergency department.
Where should I go in an emergency while the Springhill CEC is closed?
Call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest open emergency department. For urgent but non-life-threatening concerns, virtual urgent care is available. Check Nova Scotia Health's status updates for the latest on the Springhill CEC.
Does All Saints Springhill Hospital offer mental health and addictions support?
Yes. The hospital has a mental health and addictions team available to help with intake appointments, reachable Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Tuesdays and Thursdays until 8:00 p.m.). An inpatient withdrawal management service is also available for those needing medication-assisted withdrawal from alcohol or other substances; call the Intake Service at 1-855-922-1122 to see if this program is right for you.
How do I book a blood test or ECG at All Saints Springhill Hospital?
Both services require a referral from a healthcare provider. Blood collection appointments can be booked online or by calling 1-833-637-1350, Monday to Friday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. ECG/EKG appointments can be booked online at booking.nshealth.ca. Walk-in blood work is not available — you must book in advance.
What are the visiting hours at All Saints Springhill Hospital?
General visiting hours are daily from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nova Scotia Health's Family Presence Policy also allows patients to name up to two people as their primary family or support persons. If you need to visit outside standard hours, speak with the nursing staff on arrival.
Emergency departments use triage. Patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.
Wait times are estimates based on Nova Scotia health data. Actual wait times may vary.
This hospital does not publish a live wait, so the figure above comes from our model rather than from its own feed. We publish how that model performs where it can be checked, at the hospitals that do publish. See the accuracy scorecard, or how we work the number out.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
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