This page is designed to help patients access external Emergency & Urgent Resources.
These departments and appointments are not associated with Magenta Health.


IN-PERSON MINOR INJURY EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT VISIT:

Scheduling this type of appointment is generally appropriate when:

  • A broken bone is suspected (please see the Emergency Department’s website for limitations)


VIRTUAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT VISITS & URGENT AFTER HOURS:

Scheduling this type of appointment is generally appropriate when:

Booking with with a virtual Emergency Department or Urgent After Hours is NOT appropriate when you have a potentially life-threatening concern. Any option that is solely a virtual appointment is also not appropriate if you will likely need an in-person assessment. Please see the limitations of the emergency departments or clinics as listed on their booking pages:

Appointments all ages

Check each website for age restrictions and more information.

APPOINTMENTS FOR THOSE UNDER 18

Note that some of these options below will be virtual and some may be in person. Please check each site for details.


WHen to seek out immediate attention

Please note that if you have an emergency that requires immediate care you should go directly to the nearest Emergency Room, or call 911, as appropriate for your concern.

Some examples of reasons to seek immediate care include (but are not limited to):

  • Chest pains or racing heartbeat

  • Breathing problems

  • Neck stiffness or severe headache

  • Difficulty speaking or swallowing

  • Loss or change of vision

  • Numbness or weakness of the face or body

  • New confusion or memory problems

  • Vomiting and inability to drink fluids

  • Fever/severe pain that is not improved with acetaminophen/ibuprofen (i.e. Tylenol/Advil)

  • Serious injuries (i.e. bleeding that won’t stop, deep cuts, head injury)

  • Possible major broken bones (i.e. bones or joints look different, cannot put weight on injury)

  • Inability to walk

  • New or worsening seizures

  • Pregnancy and labour problems