Erie Shores HealthCare

Leamington, ON

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Shortest wait Sundays 9am avg ~2m
Longest wait Tuesdays 5am avg ~3h 7m

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194 Talbot Street West, Leamington, ON (519) 326-2373 Hospital website

About Erie Shores HealthCare

Erie Shores HealthCare is a 72-bed community hospital located at 194 Talbot Street West in Leamington, Ontario, serving residents along Essex County's South Shore from Harrow to Wheatley, Amherstburg, and Belle River. The Emergency Department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals providing assessment and treatment for life-threatening injuries and severe illness. Notably ranked first in Ontario for the speed of moving admitted patients from the ED to inpatient beds, Erie Shores consistently achieves the shortest emergency room wait times and best EMS offload times in the Windsor-Essex region.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Maternity and Newborn Clinic, General Surgery, Surgical Clinics, Chemotherapy, Diagnostic Imaging, Medical Day Care Clinics, Heart and Lung Care, Laboratory Services, Ambulatory Care, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Psychiatric Assessment (Emergency Department), On-site Pharmacy, Outpatient Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services.

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Does Erie Shores HealthCare have the shortest ER wait times in the region?
Yes. Erie Shores HealthCare has been recognized for having the shortest emergency room wait times and best EMS offload times in the Windsor-Essex region, and has ranked first in Ontario for the speed at which admitted patients are moved from the ED into inpatient beds.
Is there psychiatric support available in the Erie Shores HealthCare Emergency Department?
Yes. A psychiatric assessment nurse is available in the Emergency Department to conduct psychiatric assessments and connect patients to community resources. Patients who require inpatient psychiatric admission are transferred to a facility in Windsor for that level of care.
Which communities does Erie Shores HealthCare serve?
Erie Shores HealthCare primarily serves communities along Essex County's South Shore, including Leamington, Harrow, Wheatley, Amherstburg, and Belle River, as well as the broader Essex County region.
Is there parking at Erie Shores HealthCare and how much does it cost?
Yes. Public parking is available on the north and east sides of the hospital, both accessible via Fader Street. Accessible parking is available in both areas. The cost is $5.00 per day.
Does Erie Shores HealthCare offer services in French?
Yes. Erie Shores HealthCare provides services in both English and French.
Can patients bring their pets to visit them at Erie Shores HealthCare?
Yes, under certain conditions. Erie Shores HealthCare has a pet visitation program for dogs and cats. Patients must request a Patient Pet Information form and provide proof of up-to-date pet vaccinations in advance. This policy does not apply to Service Animals, which are always permitted.

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