Bluewater Health - Petrolia (Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital)

450 Blanche Street, Petrolia, ON (519) 882-4325
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39m wait · 7 waiting · updated 5 min ago
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Best Times to Visit

Shortest wait Tuesdays 7am avg ~2m
Longest wait Sundays 10am avg ~1h 46m

Nearby Alternatives

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0m

Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital

Strathroy · 43 km away

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Chatham-Kent Health Alliance

Chatham · 53 km away

2h 19m

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About Bluewater Health - Petrolia (Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital)

The Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital of Bluewater Health in Petrolia, Ontario is a 41-bed rural community hospital that has served Petrolia and Central Lambton County for over 100 years. Its Emergency Department operates 24/7, providing assessment and treatment for life-threatening injuries and severe illness, as well as crisis intervention services for those requiring mental health assessment. As the primary acute care facility for rural Lambton County, this ER is the right choice for residents of Petrolia and surrounding communities who need urgent or emergency medical attention.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Crisis intervention and mental health emergency assessment, Acute medical and surgical care, Ambulatory care, Diagnostic imaging, Pat Mailloux Eye Centre (surgery and follow-up), Physiotherapy, On-site pharmacy, Language interpretation services (200+ languages, 24/7), Inpatient and continuing care services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital's ER have 24/7 emergency services?
Yes, the Emergency Department at Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital in Petrolia is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
What is the Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital and how is it connected to Bluewater Health?
Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital (CEEH) is the Petrolia location of Bluewater Health, a 326-bed community hospital system serving Sarnia-Lambton. CEEH has been the heart of health care in Petrolia for over 100 years, growing from an original 11-bed facility into a modern 41-bed hospital.
Does this hospital offer mental health crisis services in the emergency department?
Yes. The Emergency Department at CEEH offers crisis intervention services — specialized emergency care for anyone requiring a crisis assessment. It serves as a first point of access for mental health support in the Petrolia and Central Lambton County area.
Is there a pharmacy at Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital in Petrolia?
Yes, there is an on-site pharmacy department located at 450 Blanche Street, Petrolia, within the hospital facility.
What languages are supported at the Petrolia emergency department?
Hospital staff have 24/7 access to medically qualified language interpreters in over 200 languages through a dedicated toll-free telephone service, ensuring patients can communicate their needs regardless of language.
What other services are available at CEEH beyond the emergency department?
Beyond emergency care, CEEH offers acute medical and surgical care, ambulatory care, diagnostic imaging, the Pat Mailloux Eye Centre (for eye surgery and follow-up), physiotherapy, on-site pharmacy, and satellite services for community mental health and other community health programs.

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