Windsor Regional Hospital - Met Campus

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About Windsor Regional (Met Campus)

Windsor Regional Hospital – Met Campus, located at 1995 Lens Avenue in Windsor, Ontario, is one of the city's two full-service acute care campuses and part of Ontario's 11th largest hospital system. The Met Campus Emergency Department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, offering complex trauma care, cardiac and stroke services, intensive care, and dedicated mental health assessments including psychiatric evaluations. With 290 beds on site and a wide range of specialty services, this campus is the appropriate destination for serious and complex medical emergencies across Windsor and Essex County.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Complex trauma care, Cardiac care and monitoring, Stroke and neurosurgery services, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Acute mental health and psychiatric assessments, Paediatric emergency care (patients 15 and under for urgent mental health), Maternity and obstetric care, Renal dialysis, Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Centre (4th Floor), Safekids Treatment Centre, On-site Cancer Centre, Ambulatory Care, Breast Health Centre and Mammography, Burns and Plastics Clinic, Cardiopulmonary services, Diabetic Clinic, Gynecology Clinic, Rapid Assessment Clinic, Pre-Admission Clinic, Telemedicine services, Laboratory services, On-site Pharmacy.

Amenities

• Cafeteria
• Daily Grill / Subway
• Tim Hortons
• Gift Shop
• On-site Pharmacy
• Laboratory
• Multi-Faith Prayer Room
• Cashier's Office
• Patient Representative service
• Volunteer Services desk
• Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation office

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Tips Before You Go

• If you are experiencing a psychiatric or mental health crisis, the Met Campus ED has on-site psychiatrists who can conduct formal assessments and arrange admissions — it is the appropriate campus for urgent mental health care.
• Language interpretation is available in over 170 languages via video and phone at no cost — let the triage nurse know your preferred language when you arrive.
• The Met Campus is a large multi-floor facility (up to 8 floors). A wayfinding map and directory are available at wrh.on.ca to help you navigate before your visit.
• If you are visiting the Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Centre, it is located on the 4th Floor of the Met Campus — you can go directly to the ED for access and support.
• A Patient Representative and Volunteer Services desk are available on campus if you need help navigating services, understanding your rights, or connecting with support during your stay.

What to Bring

• Valid OHIP card or provincial health card (services are covered at no cost with a valid card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Any relevant medical records, referral letters, or recent test results
• Health card or insurance information for non-OHIP-covered items
• Phone charger and entertainment for potential wait times
• Comfortable clothing and a warm layer
• A trusted support person if possible, especially for mental health visits

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.