Woodstock, ON · Open 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week — 365 Days a Year
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Nearby Alternatives
Patients in Oxford County and the surrounding South West Ontario region may also have access to other hospitals and urgent care options within a short drive, depending on the nature of their medical needs.
Paris · 32 km away
Kitchener · 42 km away
Brantford · 39 km away
Woodstock General Hospital's Emergency Department at 310 Juliana Dr operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, serving over 46,000 patients annually and providing primary emergency care to a direct population of 55,000 in Woodstock and specialized services to nearly 110,000 residents across Oxford County. The ED is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of emergency-trained professionals treating the full range of illnesses and injuries, with no referral required and most fees covered by OHIP. Recognized for having one of the lowest emergency wait times in Ontario, this full-service community hospital also offers critical care, mental health services, maternity care, dialysis, and more under one roof.
Visitor parking is available in the lot adjacent to the hospital off Juliana Drive. A flat fee of $4.00 is charged per visit, payable upon exit. Weekly and monthly passes can be purchased at the cashier's office near the main lobby Information Desk. A change machine is located on the main level near the Pharmasave. Accessible parking spaces are clearly marked and located close to building entrances in the paid visitor lots.
Woodstock Transit serves the hospital with the nearest bus stop ('Athlone') approximately a 1-minute walk away. Buses run Monday to Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. There is no Sunday or holiday service. Para-Transit services are also available for eligible riders in Woodstock.
Woodstock General Hospital's ED is known for having some of the lowest wait times in Ontario. Mid-morning to early afternoon on weekdays tends to be a relatively steady period. If your condition is not life-threatening, arriving earlier in the day on a weekday may result in shorter waits.
Like most emergency departments, Woodstock General's ED tends to be busiest on weekday evenings (after 5:00 p.m. when family doctors' offices close), weekends, and holidays. If possible and your situation is not urgent, avoiding these peak times may reduce your wait.
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 using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.