Lakeridge Health - Bowmanville

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

Current ER wait

2h 18m

2 waiting · 17 being treated

2h 18m wait. See a doctor online instead? Often under an hour. Cold, UTI, rash, prescriptions and more. See a doctor online

In an emergency, call 911. Independent service, not affiliated with this hospital. Free nurse advice: 811.

Source: Lakeridge Health · as of 10:30 p.m. EDT

Open 24/7

Source: Lakeridge Health·high confidence·verified 1mo ago

Non-emergency options

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12-Hour Forecast

2h18
2am
2h17
3am
2h15
4am
2h13
5am
2h17
6am
2h21
7am
2h21
8am
2h21
9am
2h23
10am
2h20
11am
2h12
12pm
2h3
1pm

Projected from this ER’s typical pattern and the current wait.

Best Times to Visit

Shortest wait Sundays 12pm avg ~1h 19m
Longest wait Mondays 10pm avg ~3h 42m

Nearby Alternatives

Lakeridge Health - Oshawa

Oshawa · 15 km away

2h 48m

Lakeridge Health - Whitby

Whitby · 22 km away

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Lakeridge Health Ajax Pickering Hospital

Ajax · 28 km away

3h 14m

Lakeridge Health - Port Perry

Port Perry · 31 km away

4h 43m

Ross Memorial Hospital

Lindsay · 49 km away

6h 51m

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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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Other Care Options

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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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About ER Wait Times

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