Nipigon District Memorial Hospital

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait-time data is currently available for this facility. As a general rule, mid-morning on weekdays (Tuesday through Thursday) tends to be quieter at rural ERs. If your condition is not life-threatening, arriving during daytime hours when full diagnostic services are most readily accessible may be beneficial.

Busier times: No historical data is available to identify specific peak periods. Like most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays typically see increased patient volumes. If your situation is not an emergency, consider calling ahead at (807) 887-3026 or exploring whether telehealth or outpatient programs meet your needs.

About Nipigon District Memorial Hospital

Nipigon District Memorial Hospital is a 37-bed, Level C facility located at 125 Hogan Rd in Nipigon, Ontario, serving residents of Nipigon, Beardmore, Red Rock, Dorion, MacDiarmid, and surrounding First Nations communities. The Emergency Department operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing diagnostic and treatment services for acute life-threatening injuries and severe illnesses, including emergency labour and delivery and a Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Care Program. As a rural regional hospital, it offers a broad scope of care — including telehealth specialist consultations via the Ontario Telehealth Network — so patients in the catchment area can access specialist support without travelling long distances.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Emergency labour and delivery, Cardiac care including telemetry, Cardiac rehabilitation and stress testing, Inpatient acute care (15 acute care beds), Long-term care (15 beds), Chronic care including short-stay respite, Palliative care, Medical day care, Laboratory and diagnostic services, Diagnostic radiography, Ultrasound, Pulmonary function testing, Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, Dietitian services, Diabetes outreach services, Foot care clinic, Cancer care (Regional Cancer Program partnership), Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Care Program, Ontario Telehealth Network (OTN) specialist video consultations, GLA:D program (osteoarthritis education and exercise), Healthy Lifestyles program, Meals on Wheels, Respite care.

Amenities

• On-site patient parking
• Wheelchair accessible facility
• Ontario Telehealth Network (OTN) video conferencing for specialist consultations

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Tips Before You Go

• This is the primary emergency facility for a large rural catchment area including Beardmore, Red Rock, Dorion, and First Nations communities — if you live in these areas, Nipigon District Memorial Hospital is your closest ER.
• Take advantage of the Ontario Telehealth Network (OTN) services available here — specialist consultations can often be conducted on-site via video, saving you a long drive to Thunder Bay or other regional centres.
• Always bring your Ontario Health Card (OHIP card) and a complete list of your current medications to streamline registration and treatment.
• If you or someone you know requires support after a sexual assault or partner violence incident, the hospital's Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Care Program provides initial emergency care and can connect you with follow-up services through the Victim Treatment Centre (VTC).
• For non-emergency health concerns, consider whether the hospital's Medical Day Care, Diabetes Outreach, or Physiotherapy programs may be more appropriate than the Emergency Department — this helps keep the ER available for urgent cases.

What to Bring

• Valid Ontario Health Card (OHIP card) or applicable medical insurance information
• Complete list of all current medications including dosages
• Any relevant medical records or recent test results
• Health card or coverage information for any dependants
• Photo ID
• Payment method for any non-OHIP-covered services
• Comfortable clothing if a longer stay is possible
• A support person or emergency contact's phone number

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.