Red Lake, ON · Open 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
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Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital (RLMCMH) is an 18-bed rural facility located at 51 Hwy 105 in Red Lake, Ontario, serving as the only emergency department within a 2.5-hour radius for the Red Lake and Ear Falls communities. The emergency department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, handling approximately 6,000 visits per year and providing diagnosis and treatment for acute injuries and severe illnesses, including a Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Care Program. As a small rural hospital, RLMCMH stabilizes and transfers complex patients requiring advanced cardiac care, trauma surgery, or stroke treatment to larger regional centres when needed.
The hospital is located directly on Highway 105 at the entrance to Red Lake, suggesting surface-level parking access. Contact the hospital at 807-727-2231 for specific parking details.
There is no municipal public transit serving the hospital. Red Lake is accessible by a short connecting flight from Winnipeg or Thunder Bay, or approximately a 6-hour drive east of Winnipeg and a 7-hour drive west of Thunder Bay. Northwest EMS Red Lake Ambulance Service operates locally at 807-727-3755, with an additional base in Ear Falls at 807-222-3400.
For non-urgent concerns, mid-morning to early afternoon on weekdays tends to be less busy at most rural emergency departments. If your situation is not life-threatening, consider calling 807-727-2231 for guidance or contacting Telehealth Ontario (1-866-797-0000) before making the trip.
Evening hours, weekends, and holidays typically see higher volumes at rural emergency departments. With approximately 6,000 annual visits concentrated in a small community, waits can be unpredictable. Always call 9-1-1 for emergencies regardless of anticipated 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 using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.