Emergency Department
**NOTICE:
The Chesley Emergency Departments is closed daily from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM on a temporary basis due to a nursing staff shortage (open daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM).
| Chesley | (519) 363-2340 | Open 8:00 AM-8:00 PM |
| Durham | (519) 369-2340 | Open 24 hours |
| Kincardine | (519) 396-3331 | Open 24 hours |
| Walkerton | (519) 881-1220 | Open 24 hours |
If you are not sure whether you should visit the Emergency Department, Telehealth Ontario offers 24-hour access to a medical professional to help you decide.
Telehealth Ontario – 1 (866) 797-0000
Frequently Asked Questions:
How long will I have to wait?
- SBGHC is proud to have very short wait times compared to the provincial average.
- Your wait time may vary depending on the level of activity in the department.
- We encourage you to ask the nurse the approximate wait time.
Is there a doctor on site?
- Whether the physician is present on site is based on the annual number of patients seen.
- While our Kincardine site has a doctor on site 24/7; Walkerton, Durham and Chesley have a doctor available 24/7 but they may not be physically in the building.
- Nursing staff notify the physician as soon as you arrive in the Emergency Department. Based on your triage level, the physician has a designated amount of time to respond.