Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital

Strathroy, ON · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

Open 24/7

This emergency department is open around the clock.

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Nearby Alternatives

Patients requiring tertiary or highly specialized care are typically referred to hospitals in London, Ontario, approximately 40 km east of Strathroy.

London Health Sciences Centre - University Hospital

London · 30 km away

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London Health Sciences Centre - Victoria

London · 33 km away

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London Health Sciences Centre - Children's Hospital

London · 33 km away

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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

Parking & Transit

Visitor and patient parking is available in multiple lots accessible from Carrie Street entrances. Pay & Display parking is available specifically for Emergency Department patients. The South Lot serves general patients and visitors; an overflow lot accommodates staff, patients, and visitors; and a daytime lot is located west of Caradoc Street. Parking passes (cash or debit only) can be purchased at the kiosk or the parking office in the front entrance vestibule. Frequent visitors can purchase an HPASS preloaded discount card valid for 5, 10, or 30 days. Accessible permit holders are generally required to pay for parking unless otherwise communicated. Parking areas are monitored by SMGH security.

Strathroy is a smaller community approximately 30 minutes west of London via Highway 402. No specific public transit routes to SMGH are confirmed. Patients travelling from out of town should contact the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc or local transit services directly for current route information.

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.

Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital's Emergency Department open 24/7?
Yes. The SMGH Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year, and is staffed around the clock by family physicians and emergentologists.
What specialties are available at SMGH if I need more than basic emergency care?
SMGH has access to a range of specialty services including General Surgery, General Internal Medicine, Orthopedics, Anesthesia, ENT, Ophthalmology, Plastics, Psychiatry, Radiology, and Urology. Cases requiring tertiary-level care are transferred to London, approximately 40 km east.
How many patients does the SMGH Emergency Department see each year?
The SMGH ED is a medium-volume community emergency department, seeing approximately 28,000 visits per year.
Where do I park when visiting the SMGH Emergency Department?
Pay & Display parking is available for Emergency Department patients via any of the three Carrie Street entrances. Bring cash or debit — parking passes are sold at the kiosk and at the parking office in the front entrance vestibule. Frequent visitors can save with an HPASS multi-day discount card.
Is there food available at SMGH if I'm visiting for an extended time?
The cafeteria is open weekdays from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm (hot lunch 11:30 am–1:30 pm) but is closed on weekends and holidays. Vending machines are available near the main entrance and in the cafeteria. Visitors accompanying inpatients can also order a visitor meal tray through Food Services for $10.50.
Is SMGH part of a larger hospital network?
Yes. SMGH is a member of the Middlesex Hospital Alliance (MHA), a partnership with Four Counties Health Services (FCHS) focused on delivering integrated care across Southwestern Ontario. SMGH is also affiliated with Western University and holds accreditation with exemplary standing.

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 using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

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