Halifax, NS
Current ER wait · NS Health
Typical range: 3h 15m–5h 15m
Updated 4m 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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The QEII Health Sciences Centre is Nova Scotia's largest tertiary care hospital and the primary trauma centre for the Maritime provinces. Located in Halifax, it handles the most complex emergency cases and serves as a referral centre for the entire region. The emergency department operates 24/7 with specialized trauma, cardiac, and stroke teams available around the clock. As the province's main teaching hospital, QEII sees approximately 70,000 emergency visits annually.
Level 1 Trauma Centre, 24/7 Emergency, Pediatric Emergency, Stroke Centre, Cardiac Care, Helicopter EMS, Teaching Hospital.
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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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