In an emergency, call 911. Independent services, not affiliated with this hospital. Free nurse advice: 811.
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Quieter times: 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.
Busier times: 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.
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No other hospitals within 100 km. If non-urgent, consider calling 811 or seeing a pharmacist.
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Open on ERstat →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.
24/7 Emergency Care, Acute Care, Low-Risk Obstetrics, Laboratory Services, Diagnostic Imaging, Ultrasound, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nutrition Counselling and Diabetes Education, Chemotherapy (on-site preparation and administration), Endoscopy (2 days/month), Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) / Virtual Physician Support, On-Site Accredited Pharmacy, Complex Continuing Care, Community Counselling and Addiction Services, Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Care Program, Pastoral Care, NWO Stroke Bypass Agreement (transport to nearest designated stroke facility).
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