Dryden Regional Health Centre
58 Goodall Street P.O. Box 3003, Dryden, P8N 2Z6
Emergency department
Last month’s averages, August 2026. All ER waits
| Measure | This hospital | Ontario average |
|---|---|---|
| To see a doctorAverage from triage or registration to a doctor. | 1 hr 6 min | 2 hr 6 min |
| In the ER, low urgency, sent homeTarget 4 hours. | 2 hr 12 min | 3 hr 12 min |
| In the ER, high urgency, sent homeTarget 8 hours. | 3 hr 30 min | 4 hr 48 min |
| In the ER before admissionTarget 8 hours. | 4 hr 12 min | 18 hr 30 min |
Common surgeries
| Surgery | Days to see surgeon | Days to surgery | Total days | Ontario average | Last 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip replacement | 102 | 119 | 221 | 189 | No 12-month trend |
| Knee replacement | 116 | 92 | 208 | 213 | ↑ 35 |
- Hip replacementSee surgeon 102 · Surgery 119 · Ontario 189221 days
- Knee replacementSee surgeon 116 · Surgery 92 · Ontario 213208 days35 days longer than in Sep 2025
Scans
Other surgeries
| Surgery | Days to see surgeon | Days to surgery | Total days | Ontario average | Last 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip (all types) | 102 | 119 | 221 | 192 | No 12-month trend |
| Knee (all types) | 116 | 89 | 205 | 193 | ↑ 24 |
- Hip (all types)See surgeon 102 · Surgery 119 · Ontario 192221 days
- Knee (all types)See surgeon 116 · Surgery 89 · Ontario 193205 days24 days longer than in Sep 2025