Englehart and District Hospital Inc.

Englehart, ON · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

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Open 24/7

This emergency department is open around the clock.

Current ER Wait Ontario Health
1h 37m quick
🏥 24/7 Emergency
📍 Englehart

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Nearby Alternatives

For highly specialized or complex care needs, patients in the Timiskaming region may be referred to the Blanche River Health Kirkland Lake site or to Health Sciences North in Sudbury.

Kirkland and District Hospital

Kirkland Lake · 38 km away

3h 1m

Temiskaming Hospital

New Liskeard · 39 km away

2h 51m

North Bay Regional Health Centre

North Bay · 168 km away

5h 18m

About Englehart & District Hospital

Englehart and District Hospital, operating as the Blanche River Health Englehart Site, serves the northern and central Timiskaming region with a 24/7 emergency department staffed by physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals. With 30 beds — including 16 Acute Care and 14 Complex Continuing Care — this community hospital provides diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, physiotherapy, and Virtual Critical Care in partnership with Health Sciences North in Sudbury. Patients with complex or highly specialized needs may be referred to the Kirkland Lake site or Health Sciences North, making this ER best suited for urgent and acute care presentations appropriate for a community-scale district hospital.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department Acute Care (16 beds) Complex Continuing Care (14 beds) Diagnostic Imaging Laboratory Services Respiratory Therapy (in partnership with Vital-Aire) Physiotherapy Occupational Therapy Hospice Palliative Care Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) Virtual Critical Care (in partnership with Health Sciences North, Sudbury) Family Practice Physicians and Visiting Specialists

Amenities

Parking & Transit

On-site parking is available at the hospital at 61 5th St, Englehart. The facility is wheelchair accessible. Contact the hospital directly for details on parking costs or accessibility accommodations.

Ontario Northland intercity bus service stops directly in front of the hospital main entrance at 61 5th St, Englehart, making it accessible by regional bus for patients travelling from surrounding communities.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

As a rural community hospital, this ER tends to be less congested than large urban centres. Mid-morning on weekdays is generally a quieter time to visit for non-life-threatening concerns. Always call 911 for immediately life-threatening emergencies regardless of time.

🔴 Busier times

Late evenings, weekends, and Monday mornings can see higher volumes as patients defer care over the weekend. However, as a 24/7 rural ER, wait times are generally more predictable than at large city hospitals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Englehart and District Hospital have a 24/7 emergency department?
Yes, the emergency department at Englehart and District Hospital (Blanche River Health – Englehart Site) is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, staffed by physicians, nurses, and other health professionals.
What level of care is available at the Englehart ER?
This is a community district hospital with 16 Acute Care beds and Virtual Critical Care support from Health Sciences North in Sudbury. It is well equipped for urgent and acute care, though complex or highly specialized cases may be transferred to the Kirkland Lake site or Health Sciences North.
Does Englehart and District Hospital offer mental health services in the ER?
Mental health services are not directly offered on-site at the Englehart location. The Cochrane-Timiskaming Canadian Mental Health Association provides community-based mental health support in the region. In a psychiatric emergency, the ER team can assess and stabilize patients and coordinate appropriate referrals.
Is there public transit to Englehart and District Hospital?
Yes, Ontario Northland intercity bus service has a stop directly in front of the hospital main entrance at 61 5th St, Englehart. No local city transit is available, so patients from the surrounding area typically arrive by car or Ontario Northland bus.
Is Englehart and District Hospital affiliated with any medical school or teaching program?
Yes, Blanche River Health's Englehart Site is affiliated with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM), and the organization supports a culture of teaching and learning for health profession students.
How can I raise a concern about my experience at the Englehart ER?
Speak directly with your nurse, physician, or care team member. If you are unsatisfied, ask to speak with a Charge Nurse or Clinical Manager. You can also contact the patient experience team at the Englehart Site by calling (705) 544-2301 ext. 5236.

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 using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

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