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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.
On-site parking is available at 450 Blanche Street. The facility is wheelchair accessible. Contact the hospital directly at 519-882-4325 for current parking rates.
Petrolia is a small rural community with no confirmed dedicated public transit route to the hospital. Patients relying on transit should contact Lambton County transportation services or the hospital directly for assistance.
No historical wait time data is available for this location. Generally, rural emergency departments tend to be less congested on weekday mornings. For non-life-threatening urgent issues, earlier in the day on weekdays is typically advisable.
No historical data is available for this ER. As with most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays often see higher volumes. If your situation is not an emergency, consider timing your visit to avoid these periods.
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.