Kirkland and District Hospital

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About Kirkland & District Hospital

The Kirkland and District Hospital, operating as the Kirkland Lake site of Blanche River Health, serves residents of Kirkland Lake and the broader Timiskaming District of Northeastern Ontario with a 24/7 Emergency Department. This 62-bed accredited facility provides acute care, complex continuing care, ICU services, and access to visiting specialists in fields such as general surgery, oncology, orthopedics, and more. Patients requiring emergency care in the Kirkland Lake area, as well as those needing diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, or specialty clinic consultations, are served here.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit (6 ICU beds), Medical and Surgical Care (41 beds), Complex Continuing Care (15 beds), Diagnostic Imaging (radiography, mammography, ultrasound, Doppler), Echocardiography, Pulmonary Function Testing, Exercise Stress Testing, Fetal Monitoring, Laboratory Services (haematology, chemistry, blood bank, cryogenics), Satellite Dialysis (in partnership with Health Sciences North), Satellite Chemotherapy (in partnership with Health Sciences North), Cardiac Rehabilitation, Virtual Critical Care, Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN), Respiratory Services, Physiotherapy, Clinical Nutrition, Pharmacy (inpatient and outpatient), Timiskaming Diabetes Program, Hospice Palliative Care, Visiting Specialty Clinics: Dermatology, ENT, Gynaecology/Obstetrics, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Paediatrics, Urology.

Amenities

• Cafeteria (lower level, Monday–Friday 9:00 am–1:00 pm, closed holidays)
• Auxiliary Gift Shop in lobby (snacks and gifts, Mon–Fri 10:00 am–4:00 pm & 6:00 pm–8:00 pm, Sat–Sun 1:00 pm–3:30 pm, hours may vary)
• On-site Pharmacy (inpatient and outpatient)
• Smoke-free facility and grounds

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Tips Before You Go

• The ER at Kirkland and District Hospital is the primary emergency facility serving Kirkland Lake and the Timiskaming District — for life-threatening emergencies, call 911 immediately rather than driving yourself.
• Visiting hours for admitted patients are 11:30 am–8:00 pm daily; if you are accompanying a non-emergency patient, plan your visit within those hours to avoid delays.
• Parking tokens ($3.00 each) must be purchased before leaving — grab one at the lobby dispensing machine or volunteer desk so you are not caught off guard when exiting.
• The hospital has 12 visiting specialists, but specialist availability follows a scheduled clinic model — the ER team will arrange referrals or OTN consultations if your condition requires specialist input during off-clinic periods.
• For non-emergency health concerns, consider contacting local primary care or community health partners first, as the ER is best reserved for urgent and emergency situations.

What to Bring

• Ontario Health Card (OHIP card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications, including dosages
• List of known allergies
• Any relevant medical records, test results, or referral letters
• Insurance information (for non-OHIP-covered services)
• Comfortable clothing if a long wait is possible
• Phone charger or entertainment for waiting

Parking

Visitor parking is located across from the main hospital entrance. Limited parking is available specifically for emergency department patients and visitors at the ER entrance. Parking tokens cost $3.00 each and can be purchased at the dispensing machine near the hospital lobby, the volunteer desk, Central Registry, or the business office. Contact the hospital at 705-567-5251 for information about accessible or disabled parking.

Getting There

Ontario Northland Bus provides service to the Kirkland Lake area. Specific routes stopping directly at 145 Government Rd E are not confirmed — check the Ontario Northland website or call the hospital at 705-567-5251 for the most accurate transit directions.

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.