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Lady Dunn Health Centre is Wawa's only hospital, serving a remote catchment area of over 4,300 people across communities including Dubreuilville, Michipicoten First Nation, and White River in Northern Ontario. The 24/7 emergency department is staffed by registered nurses and an on-call physician, supported by a full medical laboratory and diagnostic services. This is a rural community facility best suited for urgent and emergent care; patients requiring advanced specialty care may be transferred to Sault Area Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie, approximately 2.5 hours away.
Free parking is available in upper and lower level parking lots on site. Designated staff parking is separate. The facility is fully accessible.
Wawa is a remote community with no formal public transit routes to the hospital. Visitors are expected to arrive by personal vehicle or local taxi. The hospital is located on Government Rd in the north end of Wawa, near the intersection of Government Rd and Algoma St.
No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Generally, mid-morning to early afternoon on weekdays tends to be less busy at rural emergency departments. For non-life-threatening concerns, arriving early in the morning can also help reduce wait times.
No historical data is available to identify peak times. As with most ERs, evenings, weekends, and holidays often see higher volumes. If your condition is not immediately life-threatening, calling the facility at 705-856-2335 before your visit may help you plan accordingly.
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.