Halton Healthcare Services - Oakville

Oakville, ON

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Longest wait Tuesdays 9am avg ~4h 37m

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3001 Hospital Gate, Oakville, ON (905) 845-2571 Hospital website

About Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital

Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH), operated by Halton Healthcare at 3001 Hospital Gate in Oakville, Ontario, is a modern 457-bed acute care facility whose emergency department sees more than 70,000 visits annually. The 24/7 ER provides full acute emergency care with immediate triage by a registered nurse, supported by on-site intensive care, diagnostic imaging, cardiology, pediatrics, obstetrics, and mental health services. Patients across the Halton region rely on OTMH for rapid diagnosis, specialized treatment, and access to one of the most comprehensively equipped community hospitals in Ontario.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department (70,000+ visits/year), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Pediatric Emergency Care (patients up to 18 years), Post-Emergency Pediatric Clinic, Obstetrics and Labour & Delivery (~2,300 births/year), Cardiac Rehabilitation and Education Program, Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatient Unit (CAPIS), Integrated Addiction Medicine Clinic, Urgent Geriatric Assessment Clinic, Falls Prevention Clinic, Diagnostic Imaging (CT, angiography, bone densitometry, general imaging), Surgery, Medicine, Mental Health Services, Outpatient Dialysis, Acute Hand Program, Asthma Education Centre, Diabetes Outpatient Clinic, Audiology, Laboratory Services, On-site Pharmacy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital have a pediatric emergency service?
Yes. OTMH has an 8-bed pediatric inpatient unit caring for children from 24 hours old up to 18 years of age, and pediatric patients are seen in the main Emergency Department. The hospital also operates a Post-Emergency Pediatric Clinic for follow-up consultations after an ER visit, reducing the need for repeat emergency visits.
How many patients does the OTMH Emergency Department see each year?
The OTMH Emergency Department sees more than 70,000 patient visits annually, making it one of the busiest community hospital ERs in the Halton region. All patients are initially assessed by a registered nurse using a standardized triage process.
Is there geriatric support available through the OTMH Emergency Department?
Yes. OTMH offers an Urgent Geriatric Assessment Clinic specifically for patients seen in the Emergency Department who require a timely and comprehensive geriatric evaluation. A Falls Prevention Clinic is also available as part of the hospital's broader Geriatric and Senior Specialty Services.
Does OTMH offer mental health or addictions support in the Emergency Department?
Yes. OTMH's Integrated Addiction Medicine Clinic provides rapid access to time-limited addiction care for individuals who come through any Halton Healthcare site, including the Emergency Department. The hospital also has a Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatient Unit (CAPIS) for children and youth up to age 17 who require intensive mental health stabilization.
How do I get to OTMH by public transit?
Oakville Transit's Third Line Route 3 stops directly on hospital property, with bus stops at the east, west, and north entrances of the hospital. Bicycle parking is also available on site for those cycling to the hospital.
What parking options are available at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital?
OTMH has multiple surface parking lots adjacent to each of its four entrances, plus a multi-level parking garage on site. If surface lots are full, park on levels 4, 5, or 6 of the garage and use the enclosed walkway to enter the hospital. Daily, weekly, and monthly parking passes can be purchased at the main lobby information desk.

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