Chapleau Health Services

About Chapleau Health Services

Chapleau Health Services – Chapleau General Hospital operates a 24/7 Emergency Department at 6 Broomhead Rd in Chapleau, Ontario, serving the town of Chapleau and surrounding Northern Ontario communities. The ER provides diagnostic and treatment services for acute, life-threatening injuries and severe illnesses, supported by 24-hour laboratory and diagnostic imaging on site. As a small rural community hospital with 14 acute care beds, it is best suited for urgent and emergent care needs, with complex or critical cases transferred to larger regional centres when necessary.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, 24-hour laboratory services, 24-hour diagnostic imaging, General medicine and primary care, Acute inpatient care (14 beds), Transitional and rehabilitative care, Medical videoconferencing to provincial specialists, Diabetes Education clinic, Oncology clinic, Visiting Paediatrician, Visiting Physiotherapist, Advanced Footcare clinic, Dietitian counselling, Visiting Nurse Practitioner Well Woman Clinic, Mental health and addictions services (Turning Point), Adult counselling and crisis intervention, Psychiatric services, Seniors' mental health program, Addiction assessment, counselling, and case management, French language services (designated), Wheelchair accessible emergency services.

Amenities

• Wheelchair accessible Emergency Department
• French language services available
• Medical videoconferencing facility (specialist access)
• Long-term care (Bignucolo Residence) on site
• Between Friends Shop (on-site charity shop)

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Tips Before You Go

• Chapleau General Hospital is the only hospital serving Chapleau and the surrounding region — for any serious emergency, go directly to the ER at 6 Broomhead Rd rather than waiting for a specialist.
• The hospital's medical videoconferencing system connects you to specialists across Ontario, so you can often receive specialist input without travelling to a larger city.
• If you need transportation to the hospital and cannot arrange a ride, contact Chapleau Health Services directly — a volunteer driver program is available for non-emergency medical travel.
• The ER is designated for French language services, so francophone patients and families can request care in French.
• Administration staff are available Monday to Friday, 8 am to 8 pm if you have non-urgent questions about services, referrals, or specialty clinic appointments.
• Patients with complex trauma, cardiac emergencies, or stroke symptoms may be stabilized here and then transferred to a larger regional centre — be prepared for this possibility if travelling from a remote area.

What to Bring

• Valid Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) card or applicable provincial/territorial health card
• Private insurance information if applicable (e.g., out-of-province or travel insurance)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications including dosages
• List of known allergies
• Any relevant medical records, recent test results, or referral letters
• Emergency contact information for a family member or friend
• Comfortable clothing and snacks or water for potential wait times

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.