Temiskaming Hospital

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About Temiskaming Hospital

Temiskaming Hospital's Emergency Department in New Liskeard, Ontario operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, seeing over 19,000 patients annually and serving a catchment population of approximately 33,000 across the Temiskaming communities. As a fully accredited rural community hospital, the ER is staffed by physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals who assess and treat everything from life-threatening emergencies to urgent acute illness, with direct access to a 6-bed Critical Care Unit and full in-hospital support services. No referral is required, most services are covered by OHIP, and care is available in both English and French.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Unit (6-bed, including 3-bed step-down), General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Obstetrics and Level 1 Nursery, Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory Medicine, Oncology, Dialysis, Mental Health and Addictions, Palliative and Hospice Care, Pediatrics, Ophthalmology, Urology, Cardiology (specialist clinic), Orthopedics (specialist clinic), Gynecology (specialist clinic), Nephrology (specialist clinic), Neurology (specialist clinic), Psychiatry (including via Ontario Telemedicine Network / CAMH), Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Social Work, Clinical Nutrition, Dentistry, Ambulatory Care Clinics.

Amenities

• ATM near main entrance
• On-site cafeteria
• In-hospital clinical pharmacy
• Wheelchair-accessible throughout
• Bilingual services (English and French)
• Smoke-free campus including parking lots and courtyards

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Tips Before You Go

• Always bring your Ontario health card (OHIP card) to every visit — even if you were seen the day before.
• Bring a complete, up-to-date list of your medications, or bring the actual medication bottles with you.
• The ED is busiest between 8 AM and 4 PM daily — if your condition is non-urgent, arriving in the evening may mean shorter waits.
• Critically ill or injured patients are always triaged first, regardless of arrival order — a longer wait generally means your condition is considered stable.
• French-language services are available; let staff know your language preference when you arrive.
• For discharge, ask about the Patient Oriented Discharge Summary (PODS) — a plain-language tool to help you understand your follow-up care instructions.

What to Bring

• Valid Ontario health card (OHIP)
• Government-issued photo ID
• Complete list of current medications or the medication bottles themselves
• List of known allergies
• Any relevant medical records or recent test results
• Health card or insurance information for any dependants
• A book, phone charger, or something to occupy your time while waiting
• A support person or caregiver if available, especially for children or elderly patients

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.