If you think you or a loved one is experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1 right away.
In Hamilton, there are two urgent care centres that are operated and open 365 days a year. You are encouraged to visit an urgent care centre if your condition cannot wait for a scheduled doctor’s appointment.
Urgent care centres are staffed by emergency department-trained doctors and nurses and can provide you with faster access to a doctor, rather than waiting in the ER (based on average wait times). Urgent care centres allow access to services such as X-rays, ultrasounds (for certain conditions), and laboratory services (located off-site).
No appointments are required. Walk-in patients are seen seven days a week between the hours listed below. Learn more about your healthcare options at NeedADoc.ca.
Whenever possible your family doctor is your first point of access for care. A virtual urgent care appointment may be right for you if you or a loved one have a medical issue that is NOT life threatening, but requires urgent medical attention.
Visit urgentcareontario.ca to find out more about virtual urgent care appointments.
Find an Urgent Care Centre:
Main Street West Urgent Care
690 Main St W
Hamilton, ON L8S 1A4
Hours: 9:00am-9:00pm, 7 days a week
Parking rates are a flat $8.00
Urgent Care-King Campus (St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton)
2757 King St E
Hamilton, ON L8G 5E4
Hours: 8:00am-10:00pm, 7 days a week
Parking rates are a flat $8.00
When to Visit an Urgent Care Centre
If you’re experiencing an illness or injury that isn’t an emergency but can’t wait for an appointment with a family doctor, an urgent care centre is a good option for you.
Examples of medical issues which require urgent care:
- minor cuts or wounds that may require stitches
- simple broken bones
- sprains, strains or deep bruises
- ear infections
- fevers, coughs, congestion, and sore throats
- insect bites, rashes and scrapes
Main Street West Urgent Care
690 Main Street West
Hamilton, ON L8S 1A4
Hours: 9:00am-9:00pm, 7 days a week
Urgent Care – King Campus (St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton)
2757 King Street East
Hamilton, ON L8G 5E4
Hours: 8:00am-10:00pm, 7 days a week
Resources
NeedADoc.ca: Learn about your healthcare options in Hamilton.
Your Healthcare Options: Learn more about your healthcare options in Ontario on the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s website.
Telehealth Ontario: Call for free access to a registered nurse who can answer your general health questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 1-866-797-0000, or TTY: 1-866-797-0007.
