Stratford, ON · Open 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
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Patients in the Huron-Perth region who require highly specialized care beyond Stratford General's scope may be referred to larger regional centres in southwestern Ontario.
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Stratford General Hospital is a 118-bed acute and continuing care facility located at 46 General Hospital Dr in Stratford, Ontario, serving the broader Huron-Perth region as a key referral centre for emergency, stroke, cancer, maternity, and critical care. The Emergency Department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the East Building and requires no referral — most services are covered by OHIP. Patients seeking care for life-threatening injuries, severe illness, or urgent medical needs will find a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, and health professionals on site.
Dedicated visitor parking is available on site, labeled as East Visitors Parking on the hospital map. For current rates, hours, and accessible stall availability, visit hpha.ca or contact the hospital directly.
Stratford Transit operates city bus service in Stratford. Check the City of Stratford Transit schedules for current routes serving General Hospital Dr, as specific route numbers were not confirmed at time of publication.
No historical wait time data is available for this location. Generally, weekday mornings between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. tend to be quieter at most community hospital ERs. If your condition is not life-threatening, mid-morning on a weekday is typically a better time to visit.
Without historical wait data, general guidance applies: evenings (5–9 p.m.), weekends, and holidays tend to see higher ER volumes at most community hospitals as family doctor offices are closed and urgent concerns accumulate.
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.