St Thomas Elgin General Hospital

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Organization:

St Thomas Elgin General Hospital

Phone Numbers:

519-631-2030

Teletype:

519-631-7789

Email:

publicrelations@stegh.on.ca

Website:

www.stegh.on.ca

Address:

189 Elm St
St Thomas, ON
N5R 5C4

Intersection:

Elm St between Hepburn Ave and Wood St

Location:

St Thomas

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Emergencies: Daily 24 hours

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

Service 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 - Pediatrics, Having a baby at STEGH, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Pre-natal, intrapartum, post-partum, neonatal, and pediatric care

Services and Programs:

Related Service:

Ontario Health atHome - St Thomas

Fees:

Most services are covered by OHIP

Application:

Walk in for emergency department * medical referral required for most other services

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:

Varies depending on the program or service

Languages:

English

Language Note:

Interpreter services available upon request

Area(s) Served:

St.Thomas and Elgin County