Sensenbrenner Hospital

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this location. Generally, mid-morning on weekdays (Tuesday through Thursday) tends to be less busy at smaller community hospitals. Avoid times immediately after school hours or on evenings when walk-in clinics are closed.

Busier times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this location. As with most emergency departments, Monday mornings and weekend evenings tend to be busier. Conditions requiring only minor care are often seen faster earlier in the day.

About Sensenbrenner Hospital

Sensenbrenner Hospital's Emergency Department in Kapuskasing, Ontario provides 24/7 emergency care to a regional population of approximately 14,000 residents, serving communities from Opasatika to Fauquier in northern Ontario. The bilingual (English and French) facility offers comprehensive emergency services backed by on-site or on-call physicians around the clock, advanced diagnostic imaging, and access to specialists through the Ontario Telemedicine Network. As the primary acute care hospital for the region, Sensenbrenner handles everything from minor injuries to serious medical emergencies, making it the first point of care for residents across this vast northern catchment area.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, General medicine and surgery, Obstetrics and pediatrics, Acute neurology, Chronic cardiorespiratory care, Anaesthesia services, Diagnostic imaging (X-ray), Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) specialist access, Rehabilitation — physiotherapy and occupational therapy (inpatient and outpatient), Respiratory therapy, Long-term and chronic care, Palliative care, Specialty clinics, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Air ambulance capability, Dietitian services, Spiritual and religious care, French language services.

Amenities

• ATM on-site
• Free Wi-Fi
• Food and Gift Shop
• Public washrooms
• Wheelchair accessible facility
• Bilingual services (English and French)
• Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) access

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Tips Before You Go

• Use the Emergency Department entrance after 8:00 p.m. on weekdays and before noon on weekends — the main entrance is locked during those hours.
• Check estimated ER wait times on the hospital's website (senhosp.ca) before heading in — wait times are updated every 15 minutes.
• If you're unsure whether your condition requires an ER visit, call Health811 (dial 8-1-1) to speak free of charge with a Registered Nurse who can assess your symptoms.
• No referral is required to visit the Emergency Department — walk-ins are accepted at any time.
• If you require specialist care, ask about the Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN), which allows physicians at Sensenbrenner to connect you with specialists remotely, reducing the need to travel to larger centres.

What to Bring

• Ontario Health Card (OHIP card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Any relevant medical records or recent test results
• Provincial drug benefit card (if applicable) or private insurance information
• Emergency contact name and phone number
• Phone charger or a book — wait times can vary
• Comfortable clothing if you anticipate a longer stay or examination

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.