Mattawa General Hospital Inc.

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. As a small rural community hospital, weekday mornings and early afternoons tend to be quieter periods for non-life-threatening concerns. For a life-threatening emergency, go immediately regardless of time.

Busier times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Like most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays may see higher patient volumes. If your condition is not immediately life-threatening, calling the hospital at 705-744-5511 first may help you plan your visit.

About Mattawa General Hospital Inc.

Mattawa General Hospital, located at 217 Turcotte Park Rd in Mattawa, Ontario, operates a 24/7 emergency department serving the rural communities of the upper Ottawa Valley and Northern Ontario. With 16 acute care beds, the hospital functions as the primary acute care facility for the Mattawa area, providing emergency services alongside ambulatory care, diagnostic imaging, mental health services, and visiting specialist clinics. Patients requiring immediate care for life-threatening injuries or severe illness do not need a referral, and most services are covered by OHIP.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Ambulance Services (on-site), Acute Care (16 beds), Complex Continuing Care (3 beds), Ambulatory Care, Pediatric Specialty Clinic, Urology Specialty Clinic, Psychiatry Specialty Clinic, Women's Health Specialty Clinic, Diagnostic Imaging (X-ray, IVP, Upper GI), Laboratory Services, Mental Health Services, Physiotherapy (Inpatient and Outpatient), Rehabilitation Services, Diabetes Education Program, Diabetic Resource Centre, Telemedicine, Palliative Care, Pastoral and Spiritual Care, Meals on Wheels, Primary Care for Unattached Patients, French Language Services.

Amenities

• Pastoral and spiritual care services on-site
• Wheelchair accessible facility
• French language services designated facility
• Ambulance services housed on-site

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Tips Before You Go

• Mattawa General Hospital is a small rural facility — for the most severe or complex emergencies, be aware that transfer to a larger regional centre may be arranged by medical staff.
• The hospital offers telemedicine services, which can connect patients with specialists remotely — ask staff if this is relevant to your care needs.
• Services are available in both English and French, so don't hesitate to request care in your preferred official language.
• Ambulance services are based at the hospital, so calling 911 in the Mattawa area will bring paramedics from this location.
• If you are an unattached patient without a family doctor, the hospital also provides primary care assessment and treatment — ask about this service if applicable.

What to Bring

• Valid Ontario Health Card (OHIP card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications and dosages
• List of known allergies
• Provincial drug benefit card (if applicable)
• Personal health insurance information (for non-OHIP-covered services)
• Emergency contact name and phone number
• Comfortable clothing if a long wait is possible

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.