William Osler Health System - Brampton Civic Hospital

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About Brampton Civic Hospital

Brampton Civic Hospital's Emergency Department is one of the busiest in Canada, serving over 134,000 patients annually in Brampton, south Caledon, and surrounding communities. As a 608-bed full-service community teaching hospital, it provides advanced emergency and critical care including cardiac intervention, stroke treatment, endovascular procedures, and mental health crisis services around the clock. Patients requiring high-acuity care across a wide range of specialties will find comprehensive diagnostic and treatment capabilities on-site.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Coronary Critical Care Unit (CCU), Cardiac catheterization and interventional cardiology, Stroke and neurology care (including TIA, spinal cord injury, TBI), Endovascular therapeutics suite (only in an Ontario community hospital), Mental health and addictions emergency services, Critical care / ICU with ventilation support and dialysis, Labour and delivery, Cancer care, Palliative care, Dementia care, Diagnostic imaging: CT, MRI, X-ray, ultrasound, angiography, nuclear medicine, Bone density and breast imaging, Vascular lab, Fracture and plastics clinic, Outpatient dialysis, Blood collection clinic, Outpatient physiotherapy and occupational therapy, Short-stay unit for seniors.

Amenities

• Tim Hortons
• Cafeteria
• Rexall Pharmacy
• Convenience store
• Gift and flower shop
• Multi-faith worship room
• ATM (verify location at information desk)

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Tips Before You Go

• Check live ED wait times on the William Osler Health System website (williamoslerhs.ca) before leaving home — this ER sees over 134,000 patients a year and waits can be significant.
• If you are experiencing a heart attack or stroke, call 911 — Brampton Civic offers 24/7 cardiac intervention and advanced stroke care, and paramedics can begin treatment en route.
• Brampton Transit ZÜM routes stop directly at the hospital on Bovaird Dr E, making transit a viable option and avoiding parking stress during busy periods.
• The hospital has a Rexall Pharmacy on-site, so prescriptions issued during your visit can often be filled before you leave.
• A short-stay unit is available specifically for seniors — let triage staff know if you are accompanying an elderly patient with complex needs.
• For non-emergency concerns, consider whether a walk-in clinic elsewhere in Brampton may serve you faster, as this is one of Canada's highest-volume emergency departments.

What to Bring

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's licence or passport)
• Ontario Health Card (OHIP card)
• List of current medications, including dosages
• List of known allergies
• Any relevant medical records, referral letters, or recent test results
• Insurance information if applicable (e.g., for non-OHIP-covered items)
• Phone charger or portable battery pack for long waits
• Snacks, water, and entertainment for accompanying family members

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.