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.
A safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Click to learn more.
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.
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.
STEGH is recognizing the generous gift of organ and tissue donation with the addition of 15 new leaves to its Tree of Life. The display serves as a lasting tribute to donors and their families, and the lives touched through their decision.
