Whitby, ON · This facility does not have an Emergency Department. For emergency care, call 911 or visit Lakeridge Health Oshawa. Specialty clinic services are available during scheduled hours — call 905-668-6831 to confirm.
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Residents of Whitby and Durham Region requiring emergency or acute care services can access a full-service Emergency Department at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, the region's main hospital campus.
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Lakeridge Health Whitby, located at 300 Gordon St in Whitby, Ontario, is a specialty care facility providing complex continuing care, geriatric rehabilitation, dialysis, and palliative services — not an acute-care Emergency Department. Originally opened in 1969 as the Dr. J.O. Ruddy General Hospital, this site now serves Durham Region residents who require ongoing rehabilitation, dementia care, and outpatient therapy programs. Patients experiencing a medical emergency should call 911 or proceed directly to Lakeridge Health Oshawa, which is the nearest full-service Emergency Department for this region.
Lakeridge Health Whitby offers discounted parking packages in line with Ontario Ministry of Health requirements. Pay-per-use and multi-day packages are available at Parking Pay Stations. Full pay stations accept tap debit/credit, cash, Google Pay, and Apple Pay; exit gates accept debit/credit, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are on site — EV charging costs $2/hour for the first four hours and $4/hour thereafter. Surface lots are available for over-height vehicles. For parking inquiries, contact parking@lh.ca.
Whitby GO Station (GO Transit train and bus services) is approximately 1 km northeast of Lakeridge Health Whitby, making it a convenient option for visitors commuting from the Greater Toronto Area. Durham Region Transit (DRT) On Demand service now covers the area following the discontinuation of Route 308 in September 2020. Patients should check the DRT website for current On Demand booking options and up-to-date local route information before visiting.
As a specialty and rehabilitation facility operating on scheduled appointments, Lakeridge Health Whitby does not experience the same walk-in wait patterns as an Emergency Department. Arrive at or slightly before your scheduled appointment time and confirm your visit details with the facility in advance by calling 905-668-6831.
Because this facility operates primarily on a scheduled appointment basis, there are no typical peak emergency periods. However, if you require urgent or emergency care at any time, do not come to this location — proceed to Lakeridge Health Oshawa or call 911 immediately.
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.