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Durham Hospital, operating as the South Bruce Grey Health Centre – Durham Site, is an 18-bed rural acute care facility serving residents of West Grey and surrounding southwestern Ontario communities. The Emergency Department provides assessment and treatment for urgent injuries and illness, staffed by physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals. As a small rural hospital, patients with complex or high-acuity needs may be stabilized and transferred to a larger regional centre.
Services & Specialties
Emergency Room (ER), Diagnostic Imaging – X-ray, Diagnostic Imaging – Ultrasound, Bone Density Testing (Densitometry), Echocardiography (DI Cardio), Laboratory / Outpatient Blood Testing, Medicine Inpatient Unit (13 beds), Restorative Care (5 beds), Cardiorespiratory Services, Mental Health & Addiction Services (Brightshores Health System), Ontario Health atHome Care Coordination (on-site), Chaplain Services, Ambulatory Care.
The Emergency Department at Durham Hospital operates limited daytime hours (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM). For emergencies outside these hours, call 911 immediately or proceed to the nearest 24-hour emergency facility.
Durham is a rural community — plan your route in advance, especially in winter when road conditions on Highway 6 and surrounding rural roads can be hazardous.
For non-emergency health concerns outside ER hours, consider calling Health811 (Ontario's telehealth line) for guidance from a registered nurse, available 24/7.
If your condition is complex or requires specialist care, be prepared that Durham Hospital may coordinate a transfer to a larger regional hospital in Owen Sound or another centre.
Mental Health & Addiction Services through Brightshores Health System are available at this site — ask staff about access if you or a loved one needs support.
What to Bring
Ontario Health Card (OHIP card)
Government-issued photo ID
List of current medications (including dosages)
List of known allergies
Family doctor's name and contact information
Any relevant medical records or recent test results
Personal comfort items for potential wait times (water bottle, snack, phone charger)
Payment method for any applicable fees or parking
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Emergency Department hours at Durham Hospital?
The Emergency Department at Durham Hospital (South Bruce Grey Health Centre – Durham Site) operates daily from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It is not a 24-hour emergency room. If you have a medical emergency outside these hours, call 911 immediately.
Is Durham Hospital a 24-hour emergency room?
No. The Emergency Department at Durham Hospital operates daytime hours only, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. For after-hours emergencies, call 911 or proceed to the nearest 24-hour emergency facility in the region.
What diagnostic imaging services are available at Durham Hospital?
Durham Hospital offers a comprehensive Diagnostic Imaging Department including X-ray, ultrasound, bone density testing (densitometry), and echocardiography (DI Cardio) on site.
Does Durham Hospital offer mental health services?
Yes. Mental Health & Addiction Services through Brightshores Health System are available at the Durham Hospital site, expanding local access to essential mental health support for residents of West Grey and surrounding areas.
Which health network does Durham Hospital belong to?
Durham Hospital operates as part of South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC), a network of four hospital sites serving approximately 44,000 permanent residents plus seasonal visitors across rural southwestern Ontario. The other sites are located in Walkerton, Kincardine, and Chesley.
Can Durham Hospital handle all types of emergencies?
Durham Hospital's ER is equipped to assess and treat urgent injuries and serious illness. However, as a small rural acute care facility, patients requiring complex specialist care or high-acuity intervention may be stabilized and transferred to a larger regional hospital. For life-threatening emergencies, always call 911.