Not all medical issues require an Emergency Department visit. For non-urgent conditions, there are several options available in the community that can provide you with the attention you need, without the wait.
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NICU Temporarily Closed to Admissions
May 4, 2026: A respiratory outbreak has been declared in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). At this time, the NICU is closed to all admissions. We are working closely with our regional partners to support any patients requiring NICU care. The NICU is closed to visitors, with the exception of parents/caregivers who are feeling well.
Pregnant women in Elgin County at 32 weeks gestation or later can now deliver at STEGH, eliminating the need for many families to travel outside of the city. Click to learn more.
Health811 is a free, secure and confidential service Ontarians can access 24 hours a day, seven days a week to receive health advice from a registered nurse by calling 811, chatting online or navigating to Ontario.ca/health811.
The St. Thomas Police Service, in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association and St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, has received Provincial funding through the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) Enhancement Grant to support the integration of a Registered Practical Nurse into the Mobile Outreach Support Team. Click to learn more.
