Dartmouth General Hospital

Dartmouth, NS

Current ER wait · NS Health

4h 53m

24/7

Typical range: 4h 15m–5h 30m

Updated 4m ago · All Nova Scotia hospitals

12-Hour Forecast

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Shortest wait Tuesdays 10am avg ~2h 2m
Longest wait Saturdays 3am avg ~6h 48m

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325 Pleasant Street, Dartmouth, NS (902) 465-8300 Hospital website

About Dartmouth General

Dartmouth General Hospital is a 24/7 acute care emergency department located at 325 Pleasant Street in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, serving approximately 120,000 residents of Dartmouth and the eastern Halifax Regional Municipality. The ED operates 14 beds and sees roughly 40,000 patients per year, treating both adult and pediatric patients across medical, surgical, and critical care needs. For complex trauma cases, patients may be transferred to the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax, and the department is a Dalhousie University affiliated training site for emergency medicine.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department (adult and pediatric), Inpatient medical and surgical units, Critical care, Diagnostic imaging, Renal dialysis clinic, Day surgery (Neville J. Gilfoy Wing), Outpatient specialty clinics, Blood collection (by appointment), Early Mobility Program for patients 65+, Frailty and Elder Care assessment (Clinical Frailty Scale), Sterile prep and operating rooms (8 ORs).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dartmouth General Hospital's ER treat children?
Yes. The Dartmouth General ED treats both adult and pediatric patients. Approximately 20% of its roughly 40,000 annual visits are pediatric. For the most complex pediatric emergencies, transfer to a higher-level centre such as the IWK Health Centre in Halifax may be arranged.
Is Dartmouth General Hospital a trauma centre?
Dartmouth General is an acute care community hospital with a 24/7 emergency department, but it does not hold a formal trauma centre designation. Patients with complex or major trauma may be transferred to the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax.
How do I get free parking when visiting the Dartmouth General ER?
Patients and visitors can pick up a validation ticket to exit the gated parking lots at no charge. During the day, tickets are available from the parking office in the main lobby. Between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., security staff in the Emergency Department can also provide them.
Can I get blood work done at Dartmouth General without going to the ER?
Yes. Dartmouth General Hospital offers blood collection services, but an appointment is required. You can book online or by calling 902-473-2074 or toll-free 1-833-942-2298, Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (excluding holidays).
How do I get to Dartmouth General by public transit?
Halifax Transit bus routes 6A, 6B, and 6C stop near the hospital, with the closest stops about a 4-minute walk away. You can also take the Alderney Ferry from downtown Halifax and walk approximately 18 minutes to the hospital at 325 Pleasant Street.
What is the Neville J. Gilfoy Wing at Dartmouth General?
The Neville J. Gilfoy Wing is a major expansion that opened in December 2019. It added eight new operating rooms (replacing the original six), a new day surgery department, new outpatient clinics, and a sterile prep department, significantly expanding the hospital's surgical capacity.

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