Hospital in Ottawa, Ontario

The Ottawa Hospital - General Campus

Part of The Ottawa Hospital.

Address
501 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, ON K1H 8L6
Emergency department
Yes, 24 hours
Type
Hospital
Operator
The Ottawa Hospital
Phone
613-722-7000
Website
www.ottawahospital.on.ca

Emergency care

In an emergency, call 911. The emergency department is open 24 hours.

Emergency Department

Emergency room care. Doctors, nurses, and other health professionals assess and treat life-threatening injuries or severe illness to patients who are unable to wait to be seen by their family physician.

How to access: No referral required * call or walk in

Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated March 2026

Other services

Cancer Care

Cancer Centre

Cancer care including prevention, cancer assessment, treatment, support, follow-up care and end of life care.

How to access: Physician referral required

Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated July 2026

Referrals

Many hospital programs for older adults need a referral from a family doctor, nurse practitioner or Ontario Health atHome care coordinator. Here is what each program says:

  • Cancer Care: Physician referral required

Location

Retirement communities nearby

Within about 10 km, nearest first.

Long-term care homes nearby

Home care in Ottawa

Private home care agencies that can help after a hospital stay. See our guide to leaving hospital in Ontario.

Other hospitals nearby

Bruyère Health - Elisabeth Bruyere

Rehabilitation and continuing care hospital

About 5.3 km away

  • Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
  • Stroke Rehabilitation
  • Palliative Care
  • Inpatient Rehabilitation
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Ottawa Hospital - General Campus have an emergency department?

Yes. The Ottawa Hospital - General Campus is listed in Ontario Health atHome's directory of emergency departments. In an emergency, call 911.

Location from the Ontario Ministry of Health's service provider locations; services from Ontario Health atHome's healthline directory. Senior Care Path is not affiliated with this hospital. Details change, so confirm with the hospital before you go.

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