Wilson Memorial General Hospital

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this location. Generally, rural emergency departments tend to be quieter in the mid-morning on weekdays. If your condition is not life-threatening, calling ahead at 807-229-1740 may help you understand current conditions.

Busier times: No historical data is available for peak hours at this location. As with most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays can see higher patient volumes. For non-urgent issues, consider calling the hospital or consulting Telehealth Ontario (1-866-797-0000) before visiting.

About Wilson Memorial General Hospital

Wilson Memorial General Hospital is a 22-bed acute and complex continuing care facility located at 26 Peninsula Rd in Marathon, Ontario, serving Marathon, Biigtigong First Nation, and Pic Mobert First Nation. The Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with no referral required, providing essential emergency care to residents of this rural Northwestern Ontario community. As part of the North of Superior Healthcare Group (NOSH), the hospital offers a broad range of on-site services and leverages the Ontario Telemedicine Network to connect patients with distant specialists without requiring lengthy travel.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department (no referral required), Acute care, Complex continuing care, Diagnostic imaging, Colonoscopy surgery, Physiotherapy, Regional cancer care, Diabetes education, Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) specialist access, Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Care Program, Assisted Living Program, Barrick Care long-term care, Pharmacy Department, Seniors Day Program, Meals on Wheels, Senior Service Van, Community programs, Spiritual and religious services.

Amenities

• On-site Pharmacy Department
• Spiritual and religious services
• Wheelchair accessible facility
• Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) access
• Services available in English and French

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Tips Before You Go

• Enter the hospital via Govan Way, which branches off Peninsula Road — signage from the main road can be easy to miss if you're unfamiliar with the area.
• If you need a specialist for a non-emergency condition, ask your care team about the Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) — it can connect you with specialists remotely and save you a long trip to Thunder Bay or beyond.
• The hospital serves a broad region including Biigtigong First Nation and Pic Mobert First Nation communities. If you are travelling from one of these communities, plan extra travel time, especially in winter conditions.
• For non-emergency concerns, the hospital's community programs — including diabetes education and physiotherapy — may be more appropriate than the ER. Call 807-229-1740 to be directed to the right service.
• Most services at Wilson Memorial General Hospital are covered by OHIP. Bring your Ontario health card to avoid delays in registration.
• The Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Care Program is available through the Emergency Department with informed consent. Follow-up care is available through the Victim Treatment Centre (VTC) follow-up Nurse.

What to Bring

• Ontario Health Card (OHIP card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications and dosages
• List of known allergies
• Any relevant medical records or recent test results
• Emergency contact information
• Personal comfort items if a long wait is possible (water bottle, snack, phone charger)
• Insurance information if not covered by OHIP (e.g., for visitors or out-of-province 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.