Niagara Health System - Douglas Memorial Hospital

230 Bertie St, Fort Erie, ON (905) 378-4647

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Current ER wait

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2 waiting · 1 being treated

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In an emergency, call 911. Independent service, not affiliated with this hospital. Free nurse advice: 811.

Source: Niagara Health System · as of 10:42 p.m. EDT

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Best Times to Visit

Shortest wait Sundays 2am avg ~30m
Longest wait Wednesdays 1am avg ~5h 46m

Nearby Alternatives

Niagara Health System - Greater Niagara General Site

Niagara Falls · 24 km away

7h 39m

Niagara Health System - Port Colborne General Site

Port Colborne · 27 km away

30m

Niagara Health System - Welland Hospital Site

Welland · 28 km away

4h 32m

Niagara Health System - St. Catharines

St Catharines · 39 km away

4h 30m

Niagara Health System - Niagara-on-the-Lake Hospital Site

Niagara-On-The-Lake · 40 km away

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About Douglas Memorial Hospital

Douglas Memorial Hospital, part of the Niagara Health System, operates an Urgent Care Centre at 230 Bertie St in Fort Erie, Ontario, serving the greater Fort Erie area and its approximately 30,000 residents. The site provides urgent care, diagnostic imaging, and a range of outpatient and ambulatory services, but is not a full emergency department — patients with life-threatening emergencies should call 911 immediately. For those with non-life-threatening conditions, the Fort Erie site offers accessible, community-based care supported by Niagara Health's broader regional network.

Services & Specialties

Urgent Care Centre, X-ray and ultrasound (diagnostic imaging), Complex continuing care, Physiotherapy (outpatient), Mental health and addictions services, COPD and Asthma Clinic, Methadone Clinic, Hepatitis C Care – Counselling and Support Services (by appointment), Scheduled ambulatory and outpatient clinics, Ontario Breast Screening Program (mobile coach, nearby community health centre).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Douglas Memorial Hospital in Fort Erie a full emergency department?
No. Douglas Memorial Hospital operates an Urgent Care Centre, not a full emergency department. If you arrive with a life-threatening emergency, staff will call 911. For true emergencies, please call 911 directly or proceed to a full-service hospital.
Where is the nearest full emergency department to Fort Erie?
The nearest full-service hospital emergency department is located in Welland, approximately 32 kilometres from Fort Erie. There are currently no full emergency rooms in Fort Erie or Port Colborne. A new South Niagara Hospital is expected to open in 2028 approximately 25 minutes from Fort Erie.
What conditions can I be treated for at the Douglas Memorial Urgent Care Centre?
The Urgent Care Centre is appropriate for non-life-threatening conditions such as minor injuries, infections, and illnesses that require prompt but not emergency attention. The site also offers diagnostic imaging (X-ray and ultrasound) and outpatient clinic services.
Does Douglas Memorial Hospital have a trauma centre or cardiac unit?
No. This site does not have a trauma centre, cardiac centre, stroke unit, or pediatric emergency unit. Patients requiring these levels of care should call 911 or be transported to a full-service regional hospital.
Are outpatient clinics like the COPD Clinic or Methadone Clinic walk-in or by appointment?
Several outpatient services at this site, including the Methadone Clinic and Hepatitis C Care services, are by appointment only. Contact Niagara Health at 905-378-4647 to schedule or confirm appointment availability.
How old is Douglas Memorial Hospital and who was it named after?
Douglas Memorial Hospital opened in 1931 and was named in honour of Dr. William Douglas, a local family practitioner whose bequest helped fund the hospital's establishment. It has served the Fort Erie community for nearly a century.

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