Halton Healthcare Services - Oakville

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About Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital

Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH), operated by Halton Healthcare at 3001 Hospital Gate in Oakville, Ontario, is a modern 457-bed acute care facility whose emergency department sees more than 70,000 visits annually. The 24/7 ER provides full acute emergency care with immediate triage by a registered nurse, supported by on-site intensive care, diagnostic imaging, cardiology, pediatrics, obstetrics, and mental health services. Patients across the Halton region rely on OTMH for rapid diagnosis, specialized treatment, and access to one of the most comprehensively equipped community hospitals in Ontario.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department (70,000+ visits/year), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Pediatric Emergency Care (patients up to 18 years), Post-Emergency Pediatric Clinic, Obstetrics and Labour & Delivery (~2,300 births/year), Cardiac Rehabilitation and Education Program, Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatient Unit (CAPIS), Integrated Addiction Medicine Clinic, Urgent Geriatric Assessment Clinic, Falls Prevention Clinic, Diagnostic Imaging (CT, angiography, bone densitometry, general imaging), Surgery, Medicine, Mental Health Services, Outpatient Dialysis, Acute Hand Program, Asthma Education Centre, Diabetes Outpatient Clinic, Audiology, Laboratory Services, On-site Pharmacy.

Amenities

• On-site pharmacy with prescription services and medication consultations
• Health information library with trained librarian assistance (in-person and online resources)
• Wayfinding volunteers at each entrance
• Information desks throughout the facility
• Printed, touchscreen, and 'you are here' maps
• Wheelchairs available at all four entrances
• Parking pass sales at the main lobby information desk
• Cafeteria (confirm hours directly with the hospital at 905-845-2571)
• ATM (confirm location directly with the hospital at 905-845-2571)
• Chapel (confirm availability directly with the hospital at 905-845-2571)
• WiFi (confirm availability directly with the hospital at 905-845-2571)

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Tips Before You Go

• Use the entrance closest to the service you need — OTMH has four separate entrances (north, south, east, west) each with adjacent parking, so check signage before entering the lot.
• If surface parking lots are full, head directly to the multi-level parking garage and use levels 4, 5, or 6; an enclosed walkway connects you to the hospital from the ground floor.
• Ask a volunteer or check one of the touchscreen wayfinding stations at any entrance — the hospital is large and well-signed, making it easy to reach the ER quickly.
• If your child was recently seen in the ER, ask about the Post-Emergency Pediatric Clinic, which provides follow-up consultation so you may not need a return ER visit.
• OTMH's on-site pharmacy can fill discharge prescriptions before you leave the building, saving an extra stop on your way home.

What to Bring

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's licence or passport)
• Ontario Health Card (OHIP card)
• List of current medications, including dosages and frequency
• Any relevant medical records, recent test results, or referral letters
• List of known allergies
• Contact information for your family doctor or specialist
• Phone charger or portable battery pack for a long wait
• Snacks, water, and a light jacket or sweater for comfort during your wait

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.