Niagara Health System - Greater Niagara General Site

5546 Portage Rd, Niagara Falls, ON (905) 378-4647

Current ER wait

7h 39m

31 waiting · 7 being treated

7h 39m wait. See a doctor online instead? Often under an hour. Cold, UTI, rash, prescriptions and more. See a doctor online

In an emergency, call 911. Independent service, not affiliated with this hospital. Free nurse advice: 811.

Source: Niagara Health System · as of 1:28 a.m. EDT

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Source: Niagara Health·high confidence·verified 1mo ago

Non-emergency options

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12-Hour Forecast

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6am
5h38
7am
5h2
8am
4h39
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2h57
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3h16
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2h29
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1pm
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2pm
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Best Times to Visit

Shortest wait Sundays 12pm avg ~1h 39m
Longest wait Wednesdays 3am avg ~5h 58m

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Niagara Health System - Douglas Memorial Hospital

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1h

Niagara Health System - Port Colborne General Site

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30m

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About Greater Niagara General

The Jeff Morgan Emergency Department at Niagara Health System's Greater Niagara General Site (5546 Portage Rd) provides 24/7 emergency care to residents of Niagara Falls and the broader Regional Municipality of Niagara. As part of a major multi-site hospital network serving over 450,000 people, this full-service hospital offers comprehensive emergency, surgical, critical care, and mental health services under one roof. Patients requiring urgent or life-threatening care will find a full range of diagnostic and specialist resources on site.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department (Jeff Morgan Emergency Department), Critical Care, Surgical Services, Medicine and Complex Care, Ambulatory and Outpatient Care, Outpatient Mental Health and Addictions, Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory Services, Cancer Care (Niagara Health network), Cardiac Care (Niagara Health network), Stroke Care (Niagara Health network), Kidney Care (Niagara Health network), Outpatient Clinics.

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Other Care Options

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Jeff Morgan Emergency Department?
The Jeff Morgan Emergency Department is the name of the emergency department at the Greater Niagara General Site. It operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, serving patients across Niagara Falls and the surrounding region.
Does the Greater Niagara General Site have specialist services beyond the ER?
Yes. In addition to the emergency department, the site offers critical care, surgical services, medicine, complex care, outpatient mental health and addictions, diagnostic imaging, and laboratory services, as well as access to cancer, cardiac, stroke, and kidney care through the broader Niagara Health network.
Can I bring a family member or support person with me to the ER?
Yes. Niagara Health's Essential Care Partner (ECP) program allows you to designate up to two loved ones to provide emotional, cognitive, or physical support as part of your care team. One person is permitted at the bedside at a time.
Is there food available at the hospital during an ER visit?
Yes. There is a Tim Hortons on site, and vending machines offering hot and cold beverages and snacks are available 24 hours a day in the Emergency Department waiting area.
What parking options are available at the Niagara Falls hospital site?
On-site parking is available with a gated ticket system. Payment is made at indoor kiosks by Visa or MasterCard before you leave — debit is not accepted. If the main lot is full, overflow parking is accessible from North St at the back of the hospital. Monthly parking passes are also available for frequent visitors.
Is there a way to manage my care journey after visiting the Greater Niagara General Site?
Yes. Niagara Health offers the Niagara Health Navigator app, which connects patients to a range of resources to help support their care journey following a hospital visit.

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