The Emergency Department

The Emergency Department is the most frequently utilised department in the hospital, with more than 35,000 visits a year. Open round-the-clock, 365 days a year, it is a vital resource for the community in times of medical emergency. The facility is staffed with board-certified Emergency Medicine Physicians and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), as well as Registered Nurses (RNs) who have specialised training in Emergency, Pediatric and Trauma Nursing. Language interpreters for numerous languages are available either in the hospital or by telephone. Diagnostic imaging and laboratory services are located adjacent to the department and are available 24 hours a day when required.