Haldimand War Memorial Hospital

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this location. Generally, weekday mornings and early afternoons tend to be quieter at rural community ERs. If your condition is not immediately life-threatening, mid-morning on a weekday may offer shorter waits.

Busier times: Wait times at Haldimand War Memorial Hospital's ER cannot be predicted due to the constantly changing volume and severity of patients. Evenings, weekends, and holidays typically see higher volumes at community ERs across Canada. If possible, avoid these peak periods for non-urgent concerns.

About Haldimand War Memorial Hospital

Haldimand War Memorial Hospital's Emergency Department in Dunnville, Ontario operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, serving residents of Haldimand County and surrounding rural communities with a 39-bed facility spanning 7,000 square feet — the largest acute care expansion in the region in 50 years. The ER is staffed by physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals who assess and treat urgent injuries and serious illness, with patients triaged by severity rather than arrival time. Those requiring specialized trauma, cardiac, stroke, or pediatric care may be stabilized and transferred to larger regional centres.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, General Surgery, Endoscopy, Minor Urology procedures, Cataract Surgery, Laboratory Services, Diagnostic Imaging, Physiotherapy Services, Chronic Pain Clinic, Outpatient Lab (partnered with LifeLabs), Nutrition & Food Services, Back To Home Beds program, Acute Care (22 beds), Complex Care (13 beds), Respite Care (2 beds), Palliative Care.

Amenities

• Free on-site parking
• Outpatient Lab on main floor (west side of the Emergency Department)
• Contact hospital directly at 905-774-7431 for current cafeteria, ATM, and pharmacy availability

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Tips Before You Go

• Patients are triaged by the urgency of their condition, not the order they arrive — the most critically ill are seen first, so expect variable wait times depending on current ER volume.
• If you need outpatient lab work done, the LifeLabs-partnered Outpatient Lab is located on the main floor on the west side of the Emergency Department and does not require an ER visit.
• For non-life-threatening concerns, consider whether your issue can be addressed by a family doctor or walk-in clinic first, as this helps keep the ER available for true emergencies in this rural community.
• Call the hospital at 905-774-7431 before visiting to ask about current services or to confirm amenity availability such as pharmacy or cafeteria access.
• The hospital is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada — the highest level — so you can expect high-quality, well-evaluated care during your visit.

What to Bring

• Provincial health card (Ontario OHIP card)
• Photo identification
• List of current medications including dosages
• List of known allergies
• Any relevant medical records or referral letters
• Personal items for comfort during a potential wait (water bottle, snack, book or phone charger)
• Emergency contact information
• Insurance information if applicable (e.g., for non-OHIP-covered services)

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.