- Description
- 179-bed facility serving the City of St Thomas and all seven municipalities within the County of Elgin
Services include:- outpatient care (surgery and ambulatory clinics)
- diagnostic imaging
- inpatient acute care (medicine, surgery, maternal child)
- emergency services
- post-acute care (rehabilitation and continuing care)
- regional satellite services (chemotherapy and stroke unit)
Acute Medical Unit - Nursing care for patients with gastrointestinal disorders, respiratory problems (pneumonia, chronic bronchitis) and cardiovascular disease (stroke, chest pain and heart failure)
Continuing Care Centre (CCC) - Offers 3 levels of care including activation, restoration and progression * exercise and recreational activities increase and strengthen independence * average length of stay is 56 to 72 days
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - 14-bed closed unit to care for patients over the age of 18 who are critically ill or injured and whose condition requires continuous monitoring and support * classified as Level 3 to provide service to patients who require advanced or prolonged respiratory support
Mental Health Care - 15-bed unit for inpatients requiring hospitalization up to two weeks, and space for related outpatient programs and services
St Thomas District Stroke Centre - Integrated Stroke Unit - One of four District Stroke Centres in the South West region * 8-bed Integrated Stroke Unit (ISU) provides acute and rehabilitative care, service and support to patients living in St Thomas and Elgin County who have experienced a stroke
Women and Children's Program - Pre-natal, intrapartum, post-partum, neonatal, and pediatric care
Services and Programs:- Ambulatory Care
- Clinical Nutrition
- Diagnostic Imaging Department
- Emergency Department
- Laboratory Services
- Pastoral Care
- Pharmacy
- Surgical Services
- Eligibility
- Varies depending on the program or service
Residency Requirements: St.Thomas and Elgin County - Application Process
- Walk in for emergency department * medical referral required for most other services
- Phone
- 519-631-2030
- TTY
- 519-631-7789
- Web Site
- www.stegh.on.ca
- [email protected]
- Languages
- English
- Contact
- Melissa Beilhartz, Manager, Communications and Engagement
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-631-2030 ext 2354 - Fees
- Most services are covered by OHIP
- Topic(s)
- Agency Information
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- Copyright
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- Last Verified On
- September 30, 2025
- Address
- 189 Elm St
St Thomas, ON, N5R 5C4
Intersection: Elm St between Hepburn Ave and Wood St; St Thomas
St Thomas Elgin General Hospital Site Location: St Thomas Elgin General Hospital
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- Fully Accessible
- Hours of Operation
- Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Emergencies: Daily 24 hours - Service Area(s)
- Elgin County
- St Thomas
