Anson General Hospital

Iroquois Falls, ON · Open 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week

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This emergency department is open around the clock.

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🏥 24/7 Emergency
📍 Iroquois Falls

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Nearby Alternatives

Patients requiring advanced or specialized care not available at Anson General Hospital may be referred to larger regional hospitals in the Timmins area or elsewhere in Northeastern Ontario.

TIMMINS AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL/L'HÔPITAL DE TIMMINS ET DU DISTRICT

Timmins · 56 km away

7h 43m

Kirkland and District Hospital

Kirkland Lake · 84 km away

3h 1m

Englehart and District Hospital Inc.

Englehart · 121 km away

1h 37m

About Anson General Hospital

Anson General Hospital is a 34-bed acute care facility located at 58 Anson Dr in Iroquois Falls, Ontario, serving a catchment population of approximately 8,000 residents across the surrounding Northern Ontario communities. The emergency department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with physicians, nurses, and health professionals available to assess and treat serious injuries and illnesses. Patients with life-threatening conditions are stabilized on-site and transferred to larger regional centres for higher-level specialized care, making this ER best suited for urgent but non-critical emergencies.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department Acute inpatient care (19 acute care beds) Continuing care (15 continuing care beds) On-site laboratory with outpatient hours Visiting Internal Medicine clinic Visiting Obstetrics and Gynecology clinic Visiting Surgery clinic Visiting Urology clinic Outpatient and ambulatory care Bilingual services (English and French) Stabilization and transfer for life-threatening emergencies

Amenities

Parking & Transit

Anson General Hospital is located on Anson Dr at the intersection of Anson Dr and Mills Ave. The facility is noted as fully accessible. Specific parking details are not publicly available — contact the hospital directly at 705-258-3911 for parking information.

No formal public transit routes serve Anson General Hospital. Iroquois Falls is a small Northern Ontario community, and most patients arrive by personal vehicle or taxi. For long-distance medical transfers, the Iroquois Falls Municipal Airport and Timmins Victor M. Power Airport serve as regional air access points.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait time data is currently available for this location. Generally, early mornings on weekdays (before 10 a.m.) tend to be quieter at rural community hospitals. If your condition is not life-threatening, visiting during off-peak hours can help reduce your wait.

🔴 Busier times

No historical data is available to identify specific peak periods. As a general guideline, weekend evenings and late-night hours may see higher volumes. If your situation is not urgent, weekday mornings are typically less busy at small community hospitals.

Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Anson General Hospital emergency department open around the clock?
Yes, the Anson General Hospital emergency department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays. No appointment or referral is required.
Does Anson General Hospital offer French-language services?
Yes, Anson General Hospital provides bilingual services, including French-language reception, making it accessible for francophone patients in Iroquois Falls and surrounding communities.
What happens if I have a life-threatening emergency at Anson General Hospital?
The emergency team will stabilize you on-site, and if your condition requires a higher level of care than is available at this 34-bed facility, you will be transferred to a larger regional hospital equipped for specialized treatment.
Can I see a specialist at Anson General Hospital?
Yes, visiting specialists in Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Surgery, and Urology hold clinics at the hospital. A physician referral is required, and you will be contacted with appointment details. Register at the Admitting Desk when you arrive.
Is Anson General Hospital part of a larger health network?
Yes, Anson General Hospital is a member of the MICs Group of Health Services, which includes three hospitals and associated long-term care facilities in Matheson, Iroquois Falls, and Cochrane in Northern Ontario.
Does Anson General Hospital have on-site laboratory services?
Yes, the hospital has an on-site laboratory that serves both inpatients and outpatients during designated outpatient hours. Contact the hospital at 705-258-3911 to confirm current lab hours.

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 Ontario health data using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.

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

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