Colchester East Hants Health Centre

Truro, NS

Current ER wait · NS Health

6h

24/7

Typical range: 4h 45m–7h 15m

Updated 4m ago · All Nova Scotia hospitals

12-Hour Forecast

6h
11pm
5h30
12am
5h7
1am
4h45
2am
4h15
3am
4h
4am
3h37
5am
3h23
6am
3h7
7am
3h15
8am
3h23
9am
3h45
10am
Shortest wait Saturdays 10am avg ~2h 30m
Longest wait Fridays 11pm avg ~6h 12m

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Nearby Alternatives

Aberdeen Hospital - New Glasgow

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8h

Cobequid Community Health Centre

Lower Sackville · 71 km away

45m

Dartmouth General Hospital

Dartmouth · 81 km away

4h 37m

Qeii - Halifax Infirmary Site

Halifax · 82 km away

4h 37m

Hants Community Hospital

Windsor · 77 km away

2h 45m

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6h wait? Your pharmacist may be able to help

Your pharmacist can assess and prescribe for 28+ common conditions including UTIs, cold sores, pink eye, allergies, shingles, contraception. No appointment needed.

See all 28 conditions
  • Allergies (seasonal)
  • Acne (mild)
  • Canker sores
  • Cold sores
  • Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
  • Contraception (hormonal & emergency)
  • Dandruff
  • Dermatitis & eczema
  • Diaper rash
  • Dry eyes
  • Fungal skin infections (ringworm, athlete's foot, jock itch)
  • Heartburn & indigestion
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Impetigo
  • Insect bites & stings
  • Lyme disease prevention (tick bite)
  • Menstrual pain
  • Minor joint & muscle pain
  • Nasal congestion
  • Nicotine dependence (smoking cessation)
  • Oral thrush
  • Pinworms
  • Prescription renewals
  • Shingles
  • Sore throat
  • UTI (uncomplicated)
  • Warts
  • Yeast infections

All 28 conditions your pharmacist can treat in Nova Scotia →

No cost with a valid NS Health Card at Community Pharmacy Primary Care Clinics (CPPCC). Fees may apply at other pharmacies.

Source: Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia

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207 Willow St, Truro, NS Hospital website

About Colchester Regional

Colchester East Hants Health Centre in Truro serves the central Nova Scotia region including Colchester and East Hants counties. Located at the geographic centre of mainland Nova Scotia, the emergency department provides 24/7 care and serves as a regional hub.

Services

24/7 Emergency, Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory Services, Surgical Services, Diabetes Centre.

Other Care Options

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About ER Wait Times

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.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

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