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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
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
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.