Healthcare services in Sarnia-Lambton are some of the best in the nation. Bluewater Health (Sarnia) was ranked as Canada’s 32nd best hospital, and the best hospital in the nation for a community the size of Sarnia-Lambton. Bluewater Health, with hospital locations in Sarnia and Petrolia, and close to 2500 staff, Professional Staff and volunteers, Bluewater Health provides an array of specialized acute, complex continuing care, allied health and ambulatory care services. Bluewater Health has earned recognition and awards from several local, provincial and national bodies.
Lambton Public Health serves all residents of Lambton County with public health programs, services, and policy development to meet their needs, and to promote the positive health and well-being of our community.
Two Community Health Centres in Sarnia-Lambton provide health care services for registered clients. A team of physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, dietitians, and other health care professionals provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and referral to other services when required.
After moving to Sarnia-Lambton, one of the first things you will want to look after is finding a family physician. The Physician Recruitment Task Force of Sarnia-Lambton maintains a current list of doctors accepting new patients in the area.
Many other health care services operate to serve residents of Sarnia-Lambton:
- St. Joseph’s Hospice of Sarnia-Lambton
- Pathways Health Centre for Children
- Occupational Health Clinic for Ontario Workers
- Lambton Elderly Outreach
- Dental Services
The County of Lambton operates a number of high-quality long term health care facilities across Sarnia-Lambton.
A number of private facilities provide well rounded care. A complete list of long term care facilities is provided by the Erie St. Clair Community Care Access Centre.