Emergency Department
Lakeridge Health's Emergency Departments provide 24-hour access to care for people experiencing trauma or sudden illness. We have Emergency Departments at our Ajax Pickering, Bowmanville, Oshawa, and Port Perry hospitals.
When you arrive in the Emergency Department, you will visit the Triage Nurse who will assess your problem. Please be prepared with your health card, a list of medications and allergies, and emergency contact information.
When should I visit the Emergency Department?
You should go to your nearest Emergency Department if you require emergency or urgent care related to a serious injury, illness, or condition. Please note that the examples listed below are not exhaustive.
Emergency Department Discharge Instructions
- We have developed instruction sheets for various conditions to help with your care at home after you have been discharged from the Emergency Department.
- If you have any concerns, please contact your physician, health-care provider or the Emergency Department without delay.
Where do I go if I need health care but it's not an 'emergency'?
If you need emergency care, please go to your nearest Emergency Department immediately. If you do not need emergency care, there are other health-care options close by.
- Go to our Urgent Care Options page to learn about other health-care options.
- You can find a family doctor, urgent care centre, or walk-in clinic by visiting Health Connect Ontario, Ontario's Health Care Options page.
- You can also call Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 to speak to a Registered Nurse.
