Anson General Hospital

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.

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

• Wheelchair accessible emergency department
• Bilingual reception (English and French)
• On-site laboratory
• Fully accessible facility

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Tips Before You Go

• No referral is needed to visit the emergency department — walk-ins are accepted at any hour.
• If you require a visiting specialist (Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Surgery, or Urology), a physician referral is required; register at the Admitting Desk upon arrival for your appointment.
• Patients requiring specialized cardiac, stroke, trauma, or pediatric care may be stabilized here and transferred to a larger regional hospital — if your condition is life-threatening, be prepared for a possible transfer.
• French-language reception is available at the hospital, making it welcoming for francophone residents of the region.
• For questions about parking, on-site amenities, or services before your visit, call the hospital directly at 705-258-3911.

What to Bring

• Ontario health card (OHIP card)
• Photo ID
• List of current medications and dosages
• List of known allergies
• Any relevant medical records or test results
• Emergency contact information
• Personal comfort items (book, charger, snacks) in case of a longer wait
• Payment method for any non-OHIP-covered items

Frequently Asked Questions

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. Actual wait times may vary.

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