Dartmouth, NS
Current ER wait · NS Health
Typical range: 2h 30m–5h
Updated 5m ago · All Nova Scotia hospitals
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Your pharmacist can assess and prescribe for 28+ common conditions including UTIs, cold sores, pink eye, allergies, shingles, contraception. No appointment needed.
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No cost with a valid NS Health Card at Community Pharmacy Primary Care Clinics (CPPCC). Fees may apply at other pharmacies.
Source: Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia
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Dartmouth General Hospital serves the Dartmouth community and surrounding areas of the Halifax Regional Municipality. The emergency department handles approximately 50,000 visits annually and provides comprehensive emergency care for the Eastern Shore and Cole Harbour communities. Recently expanded, the hospital now offers enhanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities.
24/7 Emergency, Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory Services, Mental Health Services, CT Scanner.
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Emergency departments use triage. Patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.
Wait times are estimates based on Nova Scotia health data. Actual wait times may vary.
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