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St Thomas Elgin General Hospital

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189 Elm St
St Thomas, ON
N5R 5C4
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519-631-2030
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Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Emergencies: Daily 24 hours
Application
Walk in for emergency department * medical referral required for most other services
Eligibility / Target Population
Varies depending on the program or service
Fees
Most services are covered by OHIP
Executives
Karen Davies - President and Chief Executive Officer
Dr Erica Van Daalen - Chief of Staff
Contacts
Melissa Beilhartz - Manager, Communications and Engagement
519-631-2030 ext 2354 * melissa.beilhartz@stegh.on.ca
Languages
English
Language Notes
Interpreter services available upon request
Area Served
St.Thomas and Elgin County
Accessibility
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Description of Services:
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)
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  • Acute Medical Unit Nursing care for patients with gastrointestinal disorders, respiratory problems (pneumonia, chronic bronchitis) and cardiovascular disease (stroke, chest pain and heart failure)
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • Mental Health Care 15-bed unit for inpatients requiring hospitalization up to two weeks, and space for related outpatient programs and services
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  • 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
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  • Women and Children's Program Pre-natal, intrapartum, post-partum, neonatal, and pediatric care


Services and Programs:
Last Updated: Sep 30, 2025: Suggest an edit