Manitouwadge General Hospital

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this ER. Generally, mid-morning on weekdays tends to be quieter at rural community hospitals. If your condition is not immediately life-threatening, arriving earlier in the day on a weekday may result in shorter waits.

Busier times: No historical data is available to identify peak hours at this facility. Like most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays may see increased patient volumes. For non-urgent concerns, consider contacting the family health team or a telehealth service first.

About Manitouwadge General Hospital

Manitouwadge General Hospital — part of the award-winning Santé Manitouwadge Health integrated health organization — operates a 24-hour emergency department at 1 Health Care Cres in Manitouwadge, Ontario, serving this remote northwestern Ontario community located roughly 400 km east of Thunder Bay. The ER provides diagnostic and treatment services for acute injuries and severe illnesses, including initial emergency care through a Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Care Program, supported by on-site laboratory, X-ray, and ultrasound services. This facility is best suited for urgent and emergent care needs in the region; patients requiring highly specialized interventions such as cardiac surgery, complex stroke care, or major trauma may be stabilized and transferred to larger regional centres.

Services & Specialties

24-hour emergency department, Trauma room, Laboratory diagnostics, X-ray imaging, Ultrasound, Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Care Program (SAPACP), Acute inpatient care (9 beds), Long-term care (9 beds), Palliative and hospice care, Physiotherapy and cardiac rehabilitation, Diabetes program, Chronic disease management, Telemedicine and specialist video-conference clinics, Home nursing services, Respite care, Pharmacy, Primary care (family health team).

Amenities

• Gift shop
• Pharmacy (on-site)
• Reception area
• Exam rooms and trauma room
• Doctor's lounge
• Accessible building throughout
• Scenic views of Lake Manitouwadge from patient rooms

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Tips Before You Go

• Manitouwadge is approximately 54 km off the Trans-Canada Highway — plan your route in advance, especially in winter when road conditions can be hazardous.
• For serious emergencies such as chest pain, stroke symptoms, or major trauma, call 911 immediately rather than driving — you may need to be stabilized and transferred to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.
• The hospital offers telemedicine specialist clinics, so ask your care team whether a virtual specialist consult can support your treatment without requiring a long-distance transfer.
• The community transportation service 'myRide' may be available if you need help getting to the hospital — contact Santé Manitouwadge Health ahead of time if possible.
• Services are available in both English and French; bring your valid Ontario Health (OHIP) card to ensure covered services.

What to Bring

• Valid Ontario Health (OHIP) card or other provincial health insurance card
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Any relevant medical records or test results
• Health card or coverage information for any supplemental insurance
• Comfortable clothing if an extended stay is possible
• Phone charger and personal entertainment for potential wait times
• Snacks and water, especially if travelling from a remote area

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.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.