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.
Amenities
On-site pharmacy (450 Blanche Street)
Wheelchair accessible facility
On-site parking
24/7 language interpretation (200+ languages by telephone)
No referral is needed — you can walk in to the Emergency Department at any time without an appointment.
Most emergency and hospital services are covered by OHIP; bring your health card to speed up registration.
If you need language assistance, the hospital has 24/7 access to interpreters in over 200 languages — let staff know when you arrive.
For mental health crises, the ED offers specialized crisis intervention services as a first point of access to care — you do not need to go elsewhere first.
If your condition is not life-threatening but still urgent, arriving earlier in the morning on weekdays generally means shorter waits at rural community hospitals.
What to Bring
Ontario Health Card (OHIP card)
Government-issued photo ID
List of current medications, including dosages
List of known allergies
Provincial drug benefit card or private insurance information
Any relevant medical records or recent test results
Emergency contact name and phone number
Comfortable clothing and something to pass the time while waiting
Parking
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.
Getting There
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.
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.
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.
We check our own accuracy. Forecasting two hours ahead, the ERstat estimate was typically off by 33 minutes against what hospitals themselves later posted, compared with 42 minutes for the hospital's own current figure, and was the closer of the two 58% of the time. See the full scorecard, or how we work the number out.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
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