Hamilton General Hospital
Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation
Hamilton, OntarioOntario Health West
ER Wait
3h 19m
High
2:12 a.m.
Wait Time Trend
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Hospital Info
- Address
- 237 Barton Street East, L8L 5A8
- City
- Hamilton, Ontario
- Region
- Ontario Health West
- Network
- Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation
- Classification
- A,E,J,K,M,N,O,S,T
- Phone
- 19055212100
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current ER wait time at Hamilton General Hospital?▾
The current estimated ER wait time at Hamilton General Hospital is 3h 19m. Wait times are updated hourly from Ontario Health data and may vary based on patient acuity.
Where is Hamilton General Hospital located?▾
Hamilton General Hospital is located at 237 Barton Street East, Ontario L8L 5A8. It is part of the Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation. It falls under the Ontario Health West health region.
How are ER wait times calculated?▾
ER wait times represent the estimated time from triage assessment to seeing a physician. They are sourced from Ontario Health and updated hourly. Actual wait times depend on your condition — patients with life-threatening emergencies are always seen first regardless of the posted wait time.
When should I go to the emergency room?▾
Visit the ER for life-threatening or serious conditions such as chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe injuries, stroke symptoms, or uncontrolled bleeding. For non-urgent health concerns, consider visiting a walk-in clinic, urgent care centre, or your family doctor to avoid long ER wait times.