Open 24 hours. We can't estimate the wait here; comparable ERs run 1h 3m – 2h 24m.
In an emergency, call 911.
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Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. Generally, rural emergency departments tend to be less busy during mid-morning on weekdays. If your condition is not life-threatening, calling ahead at 807-274-3261 may help you plan your visit.
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. For non-urgent matters, consider visiting during regular weekday hours when administrative and support staff are also available.
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Open on ERstat →Rainy River Health Centre is a full-service 24-bed rural health facility located at 115 4th St in Rainy River, Ontario, operated by Riverside Health Care. The emergency department is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with a physician on call at all times, providing diagnostic and treatment services for acute life-threatening injuries and severe illnesses. As the primary emergency care facility serving the Rainy River District, it is best suited for urgent medical needs, though patients requiring complex or specialized care may be transferred to a larger regional centre.
24/7 Emergency Department, Physician on call 7 days a week, Acute care (3 inpatient beds), Diagnostic imaging / X-ray, Diabetes education and management, Rehabilitation services, Counselling services, Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Care Program (initial emergency care), Ambulatory and support services, Long-term care (21-resident unit), On-site pharmacy, In-patient care.
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Parking is available on-site at Rainy River Health Centre, located on Fourth St across from Hannam Park Marina near the intersection of Fourth St and Mill Ave. For specific details on parking costs, accessible spaces, or lot capacity, contact the facility directly at 807-274-3261.
Rainy River is a small rural community with no identified public transit routes serving the health centre. Patients are advised to arrange personal transportation or contact the Town of Rainy River for any available community transport options.
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.
This hospital does not publish a live wait, so the figure above comes from our model rather than from its own feed. We publish how that model performs where it can be checked, at the hospitals that do publish. See the accuracy scorecard, or how we work the number out.
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