Four Counties Health Services Corporation

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Generally, rural emergency departments tend to be less congested mid-morning on weekdays. For non-urgent concerns, consider calling 519-693-4441 to ask about current wait times before arriving.

Busier times: No historical wait time data is available. Like most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays may see higher volumes. If your situation is not an emergency, consider visiting during weekday daytime hours when staffing and specialist availability may be greater.

About Four Counties Health Services Corporation

Four Counties Health Services Corporation in Newbury, Ontario is a rural primary care hospital serving the intersection of Chatham-Kent, Middlesex, Lambton, and Elgin Counties, approximately 40 minutes west of London. The emergency department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, supported by a physician on-call and 19 visiting specialists, providing accessible emergency and acute care close to home for surrounding villages, hamlets, and farms. Patients requiring advanced or specialized services may be transferred to Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital or London-area facilities through the Middlesex Hospital Alliance network.

Services & Specialties

24-hour Emergency Department, Acute Care (12 inpatient beds), Diagnostic Imaging Services, Ambulatory Care Clinics, Rehabilitation / Physiotherapy, Palliative Care Program, Diabetes Education Program, Respirology Clinic, Adult Day Away Program, Community Support Services, Minor Surgical Services, On-site Pharmacy, Visiting Specialist Clinics (19 specialists), Meals on Wheels support, VON Palliative Care Volunteer Program.

Amenities

• On-site pharmacy (1824 Concession Dr, Newbury — 519-693-4441)
• Adult Day Centre
• Palliative care support services

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Tips Before You Go

• FCHS is a rural primary care hospital — for life-threatening emergencies such as major trauma, cardiac events, or stroke, call 911 so paramedics can determine the most appropriate facility.
• The hospital is part of the Middlesex Hospital Alliance; your patient records may already be accessible across partner hospitals, which can speed up care if you've been treated at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital or other alliance sites.
• If you need a specialist, ask about FCHS's 19 visiting specialists who hold clinics on-site — this can save you a long drive to London.
• The hospital is located at the crossroads of four counties, so residents of Chatham-Kent, Lambton, and Elgin Counties all have access — plan your route via Highway 2 or local county roads.
• Call 519-693-4441 ahead of a non-emergency visit to confirm clinic hours, specialist schedules, or pharmacy availability.

What to Bring

• Ontario Health Card (OHIP card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications and dosages
• List of known allergies
• Any relevant medical records or recent test results
• Emergency contact information
• Payment method for any applicable fees (parking, prescriptions)
• Comfort items for a potential wait (water bottle, snack, phone charger)

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.