William Osler Health System - Etobicoke General Hospital

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About Etobicoke General Hospital

Etobicoke General Hospital, part of the William Osler Health System, operates a modern 24/7 Emergency Department at 101 Humber College Blvd serving over 230,000 residents across Etobicoke, northwest Toronto, and surrounding communities. The expanded ED, opened in 2019, is nearly twice the size of the former space and includes dedicated diagnostic imaging and mental health emergency services on-site. This full-service acute care hospital is the closest facility to Pearson International Airport and handles over 91,000 ER visits annually, making it a critical resource for one of Toronto's most densely served catchment areas.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Dedicated mental health and addiction emergency services, On-site diagnostic imaging in the ED, Critical Care Unit, Labour and delivery with private birthing suites, Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Day surgery and surgical services, Cancer care, Cardiac care, Dialysis and hemodialysis, Diabetes education and care, Endoscopy services, Palliative care, Fracture clinic, Renal care centre, Pre-anesthesia care unit, Regional Heart Attack Team (24/7 transfer to cardiac cath lab at Brampton Civic).

Amenities

• Free guest Wi-Fi throughout public areas
• On-site pharmacy
• Comprehensive on-site laboratory
• Multi-storey atrium with patient reception and retail
• Food services and indoor dining area
• Outdoor gardens adjacent to amenity spaces
• Interpreter services
• Spiritual care
• Social work support
• Patient relations services
• Bedside terminals and unit iPads with Zoom for virtual connections
• Adjacent Etobicoke Wellness Centre with additional outpatient services

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Tips Before You Go

• If you are experiencing a heart attack from a blocked coronary artery, paramedics will bypass this ED and transport you directly to Brampton Civic Hospital's cardiac catheterization lab via the 24/7 Regional Heart Attack Team — this is by design and ensures faster specialized care.
• The ED has dedicated mental health and addiction emergency services on-site, so patients in crisis will be assessed in the ED and connected to appropriate follow-up care without needing to go elsewhere.
• Etobicoke General consistently operates above capacity with over 91,000 ER visits per year — if your condition is non-urgent, consider nearby urgent care or walk-in clinic options to reduce wait times.
• Take Highway 427 and follow signage from Rexdale Boulevard or Finch Avenue for the most direct car route to the hospital campus.
• The adjacent Etobicoke Wellness Centre at the same address offers outpatient services including a fracture clinic, diabetes education, hemodialysis, and diagnostic imaging — check if your need can be addressed there rather than the ER.

What to Bring

• Ontario health card (OHIP) or other provincial health insurance card
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Any relevant medical records, test results, or referral letters
• Personal items for a potential extended wait (phone charger, snacks, water bottle)
• Insurance information or benefit card if applicable
• A support person or caregiver if needed for translation or assistance
• Comfortable clothing, especially if you may need to change for examination

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.