Hanover and District Hospital

Hanover, ON · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — including holidays

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Open 24/7

This emergency department is open around the clock.

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🏥 24/7 Emergency
📍 Hanover

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Nearby Alternatives

Residents in Grey and Bruce County may also have access to other regional hospital emergency departments in the broader area for specialized or higher-acuity care needs.

St. Mary's General Hospital

Kitchener · 89 km away

4h 46m

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital

Collingwood · 77 km away

1h 41m

Headwaters Health Care Centre - Headwaters Orangeville

Orangeville · 80 km away

2h 43m

About Hanover and District Hospital

Hanover and District Hospital is a 28-bed acute care facility serving the rural communities of Grey County and Bruce County in Ontario, operating a 24/7 emergency department with a physician and trauma surgeon on-site. The ER is equipped to assess and treat a wide range of illnesses and injuries, making it the primary emergency resource for Hanover and surrounding municipalities. Patients requiring highly specialized care such as complex cardiac procedures, neurosurgery, or advanced pediatric intervention may be transferred to a larger regional centre.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department with on-site physician Trauma surgeon on staff Day Surgery Obstetrics Medical/Surgical In-patient Unit Special Care Unit Palliative Care Hemodialysis Unit Rehabilitation Services Laboratory Services Diagnostic Imaging Two Operating Rooms Specialist Clinics Flex Clinic (outpatient care in collaboration with Ontario Health atHome) Diabetes Grey Bruce support clinic

Amenities

Parking & Transit

On-site parking is available at Hanover and District Hospital, with the main entrance located at the corner of 7th Ave and Grey Road 10. For details on parking fees and accessibility-designated spaces, contact the hospital directly at 519-364-2340.

Hanover is a small rural municipality with no confirmed public transit routes serving the hospital. Patients are advised to arrange private transportation or explore options through Grey Bruce Community Transportation before their visit.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait time data is currently available for this location. Generally, rural emergency departments tend to be quieter on weekday mornings. Arriving earlier in the day for non-urgent concerns may result in shorter waits.

🔴 Busier times

No historical wait time data is currently available for this location. Like most ERs, Hanover and District Hospital may be busier on evenings, weekends, and holidays. If your condition is not urgent, avoiding these peak periods when possible may reduce your wait.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hanover and District Hospital's emergency department open 24 hours?
Yes, the emergency department at Hanover and District Hospital is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays, with a physician on-site at all times.
Does Hanover and District Hospital have a trauma surgeon available?
Yes, Hanover and District Hospital has a trauma surgeon on staff and is equipped to assess and treat a wide range of illnesses and injuries in its emergency department.
What happens if I need specialized care that Hanover and District Hospital cannot provide?
As a 28-bed rural community hospital, Hanover and District may stabilize patients with highly complex needs — such as advanced cardiac interventions, neurosurgery, or specialized pediatric care — and then arrange a transfer to a larger regional facility.
Is parking available at Hanover and District Hospital?
Yes, on-site parking is available. The main entrance is located at 7th Ave and Grey Road 10 in Hanover. For information on parking fees or accessibility spaces, call the hospital at 519-364-2340.
Does Hanover and District Hospital offer obstetrics and maternity services?
Yes, Hanover and District Hospital provides obstetrics services as part of its full range of acute care offerings, making it a local option for maternity care in Grey and Bruce County.
What communities does Hanover and District Hospital serve?
Hanover and District Hospital serves the Town of Hanover and the surrounding rural municipalities across Grey County and Bruce County, providing primary and selected secondary-care hospital services closer to home.

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 using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

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