Bingham Memorial Hospital

Matheson, ON · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

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This emergency department is open around the clock.

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🏥 24/7 Emergency
📍 Matheson

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Nearby Alternatives

Patients requiring higher-level or specialized care are typically referred to hospitals in Timmins, which serves as the regional tertiary care centre for this part of Northern Ontario.

Kirkland and District Hospital

Kirkland Lake · 55 km away

3h 1m

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

Timmins · 62 km away

7h 43m

Englehart and District Hospital Inc.

Englehart · 91 km away

1h 37m

About Bingham Memorial Hospital

Bingham Memorial Hospital is a 24/7 acute care community hospital located at 507 8th Ave in Matheson, Ontario, serving all communities in Black River-Matheson Township and the surrounding Northern Ontario region. The emergency department assesses and treats serious injuries and illnesses, stabilizing patients with life-threatening conditions before transferring them to the tertiary centre in Timmins when advanced care is required. As part of the MICs Group of Health Services alongside Iroquois Falls and Cochrane, Bingham Memorial provides essential front-line emergency and acute care for this rural community.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department Acute inpatient care (11 acute beds) Continuing care (6 beds) Long-term care – Rosedale Centre (20 beds) Palliative care On-site laboratory (full-service, inpatient and outpatient) Diagnostic imaging / radiology Physiotherapy Chemotherapy administration Diabetes Education Program Clinical Nutrition program Telemedicine via North Network (specialist video consultations) Visiting specialty clinics – obstetrics, gynecology, surgery, internal medicine, urology, orthopedics, gastroenterology Land ambulance (paramedic-staffed, on site) Air ambulance (available when required) Porcupine Health Unit satellite office (on site)

Amenities

Parking & Transit

Specific parking details for Bingham Memorial Hospital are not published online. Given its small-town setting, surface parking adjacent to the hospital is typical for facilities of this size. Contact the hospital directly at (705) 273-2424 for parking information. The facility is noted as wheelchair accessible.

No public transit routes serve Bingham Memorial Hospital. Matheson is a small rural community in Northern Ontario; personal vehicle or taxi are the primary means of reaching the hospital. The facility is wheelchair accessible.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait time data is available for this facility. In general, rural community ERs tend to be least busy on weekday mornings. If your condition is non-life-threatening and you have flexibility, early weekday mornings are typically the best time to visit.

🔴 Busier times

No historical wait data is available for Bingham Memorial Hospital. As with most ERs, evenings, weekends, and holidays tend to see higher volumes. Avoid arriving immediately after a major local event or severe weather incident when trauma and injury cases may spike.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bingham Memorial Hospital have a 24/7 emergency department?
Yes. The emergency department at Bingham Memorial Hospital in Matheson, ON operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
What happens if I need care that Bingham Memorial cannot provide on site?
For life-threatening conditions requiring advanced intervention, the team at Bingham Memorial will stabilize you and arrange transfer to a larger centre. The nearest tertiary care hospital is located in Timmins. Air ambulance services are available when needed for time-sensitive transfers.
Can I see a specialist at Bingham Memorial Hospital without travelling to Timmins?
In many cases, yes. The hospital hosts visiting specialty clinics in obstetrics, gynecology, surgery, internal medicine, urology, orthopedics, and gastroenterology. Video consultations with specialists are also available through the North Network telemedicine program.
What communities does Bingham Memorial Hospital serve?
Bingham Memorial Hospital serves all communities in Black River-Matheson Township and the surrounding region. It is one of three hospitals in the MICs Group of Health Services, alongside facilities in Iroquois Falls and Cochrane.
Does Bingham Memorial Hospital have on-site lab and imaging services?
Yes. The hospital has a full-service medical laboratory serving inpatients, outpatients, and emergency cases, as well as on-site radiology (diagnostic imaging) and physiotherapy departments.
What is the history behind Bingham Memorial Hospital's name?
The hospital was originally established in 1919 as Rosedale War Memorial Hospital, honouring church members who died in World War I. When a new building was constructed on the current site in 1954, it was renamed Bingham Memorial Hospital in honour of Dr. G.A. Bingham, recognized as one of Canada's outstanding early 20th-century physicians. The hospital was formally incorporated in 1955.

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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