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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
iconPath Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Emergencies: Daily 24 hours
Last Updated: Aug 23, 2023: Suggest an edit

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 Waleed Chehadi - 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

Offers a full range of hospital services, including outpatient care (surgery and ambulatory clinics), diagnostic imaging, inpatient acute care (medicine, surgery, maternal child), emergency services, post-acute care (rehabilitation and continuing care), and 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 - Pediatrics, Having a baby at STEGH, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Pre-natal, intrapartum, post-partum, neonatal, and pediatric care


Services and Programs:

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About Us

157-bed facility serving the City of St. Thomas and all seven municipalities within the County of Elgin. STEGH is a fully accredited hospital offering a full range of hospital services, including: outpatient care (surgery and ambulatory clinics), diagnostic imaging, inpatient acute care (medicine, surgery, maternal child), emergency services, post-acute care (rehabilitation and continuing care), as well as regional satellite services (chemotherapy and stroke unit)

Last Updated: Aug 23, 2023: Suggest an edit
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