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:
You have a time sensitive, urgent medical need that is non-life threatening, and you are unable to book a regular or urgent appointment with a Magenta Health physician. Click here to access your physician's booking page.
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