Juravinski Hospital

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About Juravinski Hospital

Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, located on the Hamilton Mountain escarpment at 711 Concession Street, operates a 24/7 emergency department serving adults across Hamilton and a regional population of more than 2.3 million people. As a tertiary-level teaching hospital affiliated with McMaster University, it offers one of Ontario's largest Regional Cancer Programs alongside full emergency, surgical, medical, and intensive care services. Patients requiring specialized oncology care, complex hematology, orthopedic surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, or adult stem cell therapy will find Juravinski to be one of the most comprehensively equipped hospitals in the region.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Surgical Oncology, Medical Oncology and Chemotherapy, Radiation Therapy (only program in the Hamilton region), Complex Malignant Hematology, Stem Cell and Cellular Therapy, Hepatobiliary Surgery (only centre in the Hamilton region), Orthopaedic Surgery including Joint Replacement and Fractured Hip, Acute Medicine Units, Diagnostic Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, Endoscopy and GI Investigations, Geriatric Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal Oncology Rehabilitation, Cancer Genetics Clinic, Colposcopy Clinic, Palliative Care Consultation, Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Care Centre, Thrombosis Clinic, Medical Ambulatory Care Clinic, Oncology Day Services.

Amenities

• Cafeteria with vegetarian and gluten-free options
• Vending machines
• Free public Wi-Fi
• Gift shop
• Family lounges
• Spiritual care services
• Wheelchair accessible facility
• Walk Safe escort program (via HHS Security, 905-521-2100)
• Volunteer wayfinding assistance

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Tips Before You Go

• The Juravinski campus on the Hamilton escarpment can be complex to navigate — download floor plans from hamiltonhealthsciences.ca before your visit, and look for on-site volunteers who can help with wayfinding.
• If you need to walk to or from the parking garage after dark, use the Walk Safe escort program by calling HHS Security at 905-521-2100 — this free service is available to all patients and visitors.
• Accessible parking is available on Level 1 of the Concession St. garage near the main entrance — plan your route in advance if you have mobility needs.
• Juravinski is a specialized tertiary-care facility with a focus on cancer, hematology, and complex surgical care. For minor or non-urgent conditions, consider whether another Hamilton-area urgent care option may have shorter waits.
• If you are visiting a patient receiving cancer or stem cell treatment, check hamiltonhealthsciences.ca for visitor guidelines, as specialized units may have specific visiting protocols.

What to Bring

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's licence or passport)
• Ontario Health Card (OHIP card)
• List of current medications including dosages
• List of known allergies
• Any relevant medical records, imaging, or referral letters
• Contact information for your family doctor or specialist
• Phone charger or portable battery pack for long waits
• Snacks, water, and a warm layer — ER wait times can vary and waiting areas may be cool

Parking

Parking is available at the Concession St. parking garage (entrance off Concession St., directly across from the hospital), the Upper Sherman Ave. lot adjacent to the garage, and overflow parking at the Poplar Ave. garage and Mountain Park Ave. lot. Accessible spaces are located on Level 1 of the Concession St. garage near the entrance and in the Breast Assessment Centre lot. Payment is accepted at pay stations in the Concession and Poplar garages (cash accepted in elevator lobbies) or at the parking office inside the Concession St. garage. Multi-day passes are available: 5-Day Pass for $57.50 and 10-Day Pass for $115, each valid for one year from purchase. Parking is operated by the Hamilton Health Sciences Volunteer Association, with all profits directed to patient care.

Getting There

Juravinski Hospital is served directly by Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) Route 23 (Upper Gage) and Route 24 (Upper Sherman), with stops outside the hospital. Additional access is available via HSR Route 25. The Lakeshore West GO Train line connects to the area with an onward HSR bus connection. For current schedules and fares, visit hamilton.ca/hsr-bus-schedules-fares.

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.

We check our own accuracy. Forecasting two hours ahead, the ERstat estimate was typically off by 33 minutes against what hospitals themselves later posted, compared with 41 minutes for the hospital's own current figure, and was the closer of the two 58% of the time. See the full scorecard, or how we work the number out.

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