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Program:
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Emergency Department
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Phone Numbers:
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Direct Line: 905-494-6789
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Crisis:
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Call 911 in emergencies
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Address:
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2100 Bovaird Dr E
Brampton, ON
L6R 3J7
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Intersection:
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Bramalea Rd and Bovaird Dr E
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Location:
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Brampton (Sandringham—Wellington)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Service Daily 24 hours
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Service Description:
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Patients that require emergency or urgent care related to a serious injury, illness or condition should visit the emergency department. This is especially important if the patient is experiencing symptoms and have an existing chronic condition, including heart disease, kidney disease, or diabetes
Patients who need care for the following symptoms should visit the emergency department immediately:
- chest pain or abdominal pain
- shortness of breath
- pregnancy-related emergencies
- internal bleeding
- numbness or weakness in arms or hands
- major trauma
- mental health issues
- injuries or illnesses of infants six months of age and younger
- seizures or stroke symptoms
Medical Assessment Units (MAU) - Both Brampton Civic Hospital and Etobicoke General Hospital have opened MAUs for emergency patients who are expected to be treated and discharged with 48 hours
Emergency Department Wait Times: www.williamoslerhs.ca/en/areas-of-care/emergency-wait-times.aspx
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Fees:
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Services may be covered by OHIP
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Application:
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No referral required * patients need their Ontario Health Card and a second piece of photo ID * children need their birth certificate and their Ontario Health Card
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People who need medical care for serious illnesses and injuries, emotional distress, or sexual assault * older adults may be eligible for follow-up support
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Peel Region
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Last Updated:
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12/4/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=143797
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