Who do I call?
On Campus
If you are dealing with an emergency situation on McMaster Campus, please call Campus Security 905-522-4135 or ‘88’ from a campus phone.
Off-Campus
If you are not on campus visit the nearest hospital emergency department, or call 911.
Should I visit an Emergency Department or an Urgent Care Centre?
Open 24 hours
An emergency is a life-threatening illness or injury. Call 911 to get medical help right away.
Examples of emergencies:
- Trouble breathing
- Bleeding that won’t stop
- Chest pain or pressure
- Broken bones
- Partial/total amputation of a limb
- Traumas or injuries to the head
- Deep cuts or wounds
- Severe burns or pain
- Poisoning
- Loss of consciousness (unable to wake)
- Sudden headaches, dizziness, weakness, numbness, trouble seeing or speaking
- Mental health issues
- Severely ill or injured children
- Obstetrical emergencies (labour and delivery)
Urgent care is required for illnesses and injuries that do not need emergency care, but cannot wait for an appointment with a family doctor.
Examples requiring urgent care:
- Minor cuts or wounds that may require stitches
- Sprains, strains, or deep bruises
- Ear infections
- Fevers, coughs, congestion, and sore throats
- Insect bites, rashes, and scrapes
Where to go:
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton Get There
905-522-4941
50 Charlton Avenue East
McMaster Children’s Hospital Get There
*For emergency patients 17 and under*
905-529-2100
1200 Main Street West
King Campus Urgent Care, St Joseph's Healthcare Get There
905-573-7777
Open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., 7 days a week
2757 King St. East, Hamilton, Ontario, L8G 5E4
Main Street West Urgent Care Centre Get There
905-521-2100 ext. 72000
Open 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., 7 days a week
690 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 1A4