Palmerston and District Hospital (Palmerston, ON)
www.nwhealthcare.ca

Palmerston and District Hospital (PDH) is a rural, acute-care facility providing a wide range of services. PDH serves a local and regional population of over 18,355 and treats over 15,000 people annually. The hospital currently operates 15 beds, with over 95 staff. The Emergency Department, open 24 hours a day, provides service to approximately 10,000 patients annually. Medical staff includes six family physicians, one GP/Anesth and are supported by several visiting specialists. Coverage for Emergency, Obstetrics, and Anesthesia is provided through existing family doctors with specialized preparation.

Catchment area:

• Town of Minto
• Township of Mapleton

Surrounding rural areas including parts of:

• Wellington North Township

Population base:

• Approximately 18,355 people

Hospital information:

• Inpatient services including – SCU and Pediatrics
• Family centred maternity care with two labour rooms
• Operating Room – state-of-the-art equipment, highly skilled OR Nurses
• 24-hour Emergency Coverage
• Heliport
• Recently installed digital imaging suites
• Outpatient programs including Diabetes, Asthma and Chiropody Clinics
• Video conferencing available to reduce travel time to Continuing Medical Education events