Wellington Health Care Alliance - Palmerston and District Hospital

Program:

Palmerston and District Hospital

Organization:

Wellington Health Care Alliance

Phone Numbers:

519-343-2030

Crisis:

Call 911 in emergencies

Fax:

519-343-3821

Website:

nwhc.whca.ca/

Address:

500 Whites Rd, PO Box 130
Palmerston, ON
N0G 2P0

Intersection:

Whites Rd and Main St E

Location:

Palmerston

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Notes:

Across from Lab and Dialysis Unit

Hours:

Daily 24 hours
Physiotherapy: 7:30am-3:30pm

Service Description:

15-bed acute and continuing care hospital with emergency department

general surgery
internal medicine
radiology
anesthesiology
pathology
obstetrics and gynecology
orthopedics and ENT

Diabetes Education Program - Supports for people living with prediabetes or diabetes

Emergency Department - Emergency room care * doctors, nurses, and other health professionals assess and treat life-threatening injuries or severe illness

Geriatric Emergency Management - Specialized emergency room care and follow-up support for older adults who may need in-home supports, other medical specialists, or community services

Palliative Care - Care for people with a life-limiting illness, provided in a hospital * services are delivered in the last months of life, focus on comfort, symptom management relief, and support, and are provided on a daily 24-hour basis

Physiotherapy Clinic - Community physiotherapy clinic * health professionals assess and treat conditions that affect the muscles, nerves, and bones that may be caused by work or sports or motor vehicle collision injuries, chronic conditions, or to recover after an operation (hip and knee surgery)

Fees:

Most services are covered by OHIP

Application:

Walk in for emergency department * medical referral and appointment required for most other services

Eligibility / Target Population:

Varies depending on the program or service

Languages:

English

Area Served:

Wellington County