Overview

Emergency rooms provide treatment of severe illnesses and life-threatening injuries 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

If you need urgent medical attention for serious illness or injury, visit an ER. A doctor or nurse will assess your condition and decide on a course of treatment.

When to use this option

Call 911 when you need emergency care for symptoms like:

  • loss of consciousness
  • pain not relieved by pain medication
  • confusion
  • persistent, severe chest pain
  • breathing difficulty

Wait times

You can find average wait times for emergency rooms near you.

Search emergency wait times

Services

May vary by location:

  • urgent medical attention for serious conditions and injuries
  • access to a wide range of health care specialists and diagnostic equipment

Referrals

You do not need a referral to use this service.

Appointments

You do not need an appointment for this service.

Fees

There is no fee for this service.

Please bring your health card to your appointment.

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