Serving the geographical area of Northern York region and south Simcoe County, the Emergency Department provides emergency care to approximately 73,000 patients each year. It is considered the “front door” of the hospital where fifty percent of all in-patient admissions originate. The injuries or illnesses treated in the department range from minor to life threatening. The Emergency Department provides 24-hour service, 7 days a week and is staffed by a dedicated team of healthcare professionals.

It may be difficult to know if your problem is serious enough to warrant a visit to an Emergency Department. If in doubt, go to the nearest Emergency Department.

The Emergency Program’s vision is to provide outstanding, customer friendly, Emergency Care to our community and to be known for our efficient, responsive service and high quality outcomes.

If the needs of the patient are outside the scope of what Southlake Regional Health Centre can provide (e.g. Neurosurgery, Dialysis), the patient will be assessed, stabilized and transferred to a hospital that offers specialized care that is designed to meet their needs.