St. Joseph's Healthcare - Charlton Campus

Hamilton, ON

Current ER wait · Provincial Health

39m

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Shortest wait Mondays 2am avg ~41m
Longest wait Saturdays 10am avg ~2h 48m

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50 Charlton Ave E, Hamilton, ON (905) 522-1155 Hospital website

About St. Joseph's Hamilton (Charlton)

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton – Charlton Campus operates Hamilton's busiest emergency department, handling over 70,000 visits per year at its downtown location on Charlton Ave East. As a 600-plus bed tertiary academic health science centre affiliated with McMaster University, it provides full emergency care alongside specialized services including a dedicated Psychiatric Emergency Service for mental health crises. This is a high-volume urban teaching hospital best suited for serious, complex, and urgent medical needs across all age groups.

Services & Specialties

Full emergency department care (24/7), Psychiatric Emergency Service — specialized mental health and addictions crisis care, Respiratory care (Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health), Regional kidney transplant centre serving ~1.2 million people, Robotic and minimally invasive surgery (Centre for Minimal Access Surgery), Women's and infants' care, Cancer surgery, Trauma and surgical services, Academic teaching and research-integrated emergency care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does St. Joseph's Charlton Campus have a psychiatric emergency service?
Yes. The Charlton Campus Emergency Department houses a dedicated Psychiatric Emergency Service staffed by nurse case managers, psychiatrists, and residents. It provides specialized care and follow-up support for people experiencing intense emotional distress or mental health crises, and works closely with community partners for continuity of care.
How busy is the St. Joseph's Charlton Campus Emergency Department?
It is the busiest emergency department in Hamilton, with more than 70,000 patient visits per year. As a downtown, tertiary academic centre, patients should anticipate a high-volume environment with residents and medical students involved in care alongside supervising physicians.
Is St. Joseph's Charlton Campus a teaching hospital, and will students be involved in my care?
Yes. St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton is affiliated with McMaster University's Faculty of Health Sciences and Mohawk College. As a teaching centre, medical students and residents may participate in your assessment and care, always under the direct supervision of an attending physician or specialist.
Does the Charlton Campus offer kidney transplant services?
Yes. St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton is the regional kidney transplant centre for a population of approximately 1.2 million people in the region and operates one of the largest kidney and urinary programs in Canada. Transplant services are separate from the Emergency Department but available at this campus.
How do I get to St. Joseph's Charlton Campus by public transit?
Multiple Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) bus routes serve the campus, including Routes 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 33, 35, and 36. Exit at the James at Charlton stop. For real-time schedules, call HSR at 905-527-4441 or visit hsrnow.hamilton.ca.
What are the parking options at St. Joseph's Charlton Campus?
Paid parking is available in the main visitor parking garage at Charlton Ave East and James St South, and in the premium parkade at the Juravinski Innovation Tower off Charlton Avenue. Pay stations accept cash and credit card. A multi-day H Pass can be purchased at the Parking Office (1st floor, Juravinski Tower) for 5, 10, or 30 non-consecutive days within a one-year period.

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