Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No specific historical wait time data is available for this location. Generally, community hospital ERs tend to be less busy on weekday mornings between 6:00 am and 10:00 am. If your condition is non-life-threatening, arriving earlier in the day on a weekday may result in shorter waits.

Busier times: ERs across Ontario typically see their highest volumes on weekday evenings (5:00 pm–10:00 pm) when physician offices close, as well as on weekends and holidays. Flu season (December through February) also tends to increase ED volumes at community hospitals like SMGH.

About Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital

Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital (SMGH) is a full-service, accredited community hospital located at 395 Carrie St in Strathroy, Ontario, serving approximately 35,000 residents in one of Ontario's fastest-growing townships. The Emergency Department is staffed 24/7 by family physicians and emergentologists, handling roughly 28,000 visits per year across a broad range of urgent and emergent conditions. Patients requiring advanced tertiary care are transferred to London, approximately 40 km east, making SMGH the first point of emergency care for Strathroy and surrounding Middlesex County communities.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department staffed by physicians and emergentologists, General Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Anesthesia, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat), Plastics, Psychiatry, Radiology and diagnostic imaging, Urology, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Cardiac Care Unit (CCU), Palliative Care with dedicated suites, Ambulatory and outpatient services, Care Coordination via Ontario Health atHome South West (on-site), Tertiary referral coordination to London.

Amenities

• Cafeteria (basement) — open Monday to Friday 7:00 am–5:00 pm; hot lunch 11:30 am–1:30 pm; closed weekends and statutory holidays
• Visitor meal trays available from Food Services for $10.50 (ordered when cafeteria is closed)
• Vending machines in the cafeteria and near the main entrance Java Hut
• Gift shop on site
• Chapel on the first floor for prayer and quiet reflection
• On-call clergy available 24/7 for spiritual support — ask your nurse
• Scent-reduced environment throughout the facility
• Smoke-free facility
• Cots and chairs available for family members staying with patients

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Tips Before You Go

• SMGH's ED sees roughly 28,000 visits per year — a medium-volume community department. Arriving with complete information about your medications and medical history will help physicians assess you faster.
• Complex or tertiary cases are routinely transferred to London Health Sciences Centre (~40 km east). If you have a known complex condition, consider whether London may be more appropriate for your needs.
• Pay & Display parking is available specifically for ED patients. Bring cash or debit for the parking kiosk, as that is the only accepted payment at the parking office.
• The cafeteria is closed on weekends and statutory holidays. If you are accompanying a patient, plan to use vending machines near the main entrance or pre-arrange a visitor meal tray through Food Services for $10.50.
• SMGH is affiliated with Western University and hosts medical learners. You may be seen by a resident or medical student alongside your attending physician — you have the right to ask about your care team.

What to Bring

• Ontario Health Card (OHIP card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of all current medications, doses, and allergies
• Any relevant medical records, test results, or referral letters
• Personal health insurance information (for items not covered by OHIP)
• Cash or debit card for Pay & Display parking
• Phone charger or portable battery
• Comfortable clothing and a light jacket, as waiting areas can be cool

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.