Program: Emergency Department
Organization: Lake of The Woods District Hospital
Description of Services: Emergency room care
Provides diagnostic and treatment services for individuals who have acute life-threatening injuries or severe illnesses
Nurse Practitioner Service
  • The Nurse Practitioner Service is a new service that is now part of the Emergency Department
  • After assessment is completed by the emergency room team, the team will determine if an individual will be treated by the doctor or nurse practitioner
Psychiatric Emergency Services
  • Provides psychiatric assessments by a team of nurse managers, psychiatrists and residents
Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Care Program
  • Provides initial emergency care only with the patient's informed consent
  • Provides follow-up services accessible through the Victim Treatment Centre (VTC) follow-up Nurse
Requirements
Fees: None - Most services covered by OHIP
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Individuals in an emergency or life-threatening situation who require immediate medical attention
Application:
  • No referral required

  • Required to present valid Ontario Health Insurance card (OHIP) or applicable medical insurance information

  • Recommended to present list of all medications
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 807-468-9861 Ext 2432
Crisis: 9-1-1
Fax: 807-468-3638
Email: admin@lwdh.on.ca
Website: www.lwdh.on.ca
Address: 21 Sylvan St W
Kenora, ON
P9N 3W7
Map
Location:
  • Located at Sylvan St on the opposite side of the harbour from downtown area
  • Closest intersection is at Sylvan St and Lakeview Dr just past Husky the Muskie
Hours: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Contacts: Kristin Ingraham - Emergency Department Manager
807-468-9861 Ext 2432 * kingraham@lwdh.on.ca

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