Lakeridge Health - Bowmanville

Bowmanville, ON

Current ER wait · Provincial Health

1h 50m

24/7

1 waiting · 15 being treated

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Shortest wait Sundays 11am avg ~1h 12m
Longest wait Mondays 6am avg ~3h 37m

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47 Liberty St S, Bowmanville, ON (905) 623-3331 Hospital website

About Lakeridge Bowmanville

Lakeridge Health – Bowmanville is a fully accredited community hospital serving the Municipality of Clarington from its location at Liberty St S and King St E in Bowmanville, Ontario. The 24/7 Emergency Department provides acute care for residents of Clarington and the surrounding area, supported by critical care, diagnostic imaging, surgery, and a range of specialty services including the Regional Eye Centre for the entire Lakeridge Health network. As part of the Lakeridge Health system serving Durham Region, this hospital is an appropriate first stop for urgent and emergency care needs across the eastern end of the region.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit, Inpatient and Outpatient Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging, Complex Continuing Care, Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation, Palliative Care, Diabetes Education Program, Regional Eye Centre (Lakeridge Health), Ophthalmology, ASL Interpreter Services, Language Interpretation Services, OHIP-Covered Services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Lakeridge Health Bowmanville have an online ER wait time tool?
Yes. Lakeridge Health operates an online Emergency Department Wait Times Tracker that shows approximate current wait times across all of its hospital sites, including Bowmanville. You can check it before leaving home to compare wait times across the network.
Is the Bowmanville ER open overnight and on holidays?
Yes. The Emergency Department at Lakeridge Health – Bowmanville operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including all statutory holidays.
What language support is available at the Bowmanville Emergency Department?
The hospital offers professional interpretation services for patients who require assistance in languages other than English, and ASL (American Sign Language) interpreters are also available. Inform staff at registration so arrangements can be made promptly.
Is Bowmanville Hospital part of a larger health system?
Yes. Lakeridge Health – Bowmanville is one of four acute hospitals with emergency departments operated by Lakeridge Health, the regional health system serving Durham Region, Ontario. It was founded in 1913 as Memorial Hospital Bowmanville and joined the Lakeridge Health network in 1998.
Is the Bowmanville Hospital expanding its Emergency Department?
A major redevelopment is planned that will nearly double the size of the current hospital. The project includes an expanded Emergency Department, 32 new beds, Level 3 Critical Care capacity, a rooftop helipad, private patient rooms, ambulatory care clinics, and a haemodialysis centre.
How do I get to Lakeridge Health Bowmanville by public transit?
Durham Region Transit routes 88, 902, 502, and 507 serve stops within about a 1-minute walk of the hospital. The closest stop is Prince St Eastbound @ Liberty St. The hospital is located at the corner of Liberty St S and King St E in central Bowmanville.

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