Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dr-Georges-l.-Dumont

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About Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dr-Georges-l.-Dumont

The Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dr-Georges-L.-Dumont (CHU Dumont), located at 330 Ave Université in Moncton, New Brunswick, is the province's primary Francophone referral hospital and a leading tertiary care centre operated by the Vitalité Health Network. Its 24/7 emergency department serves patients from across New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia, offering access to a wide range of specialized and complex care services. As a university teaching hospital affiliated with the Faculté de médecine at Université de Sherbrooke, CHU Dumont is an appropriate destination for serious, complex, and high-acuity emergencies requiring specialist support.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Trauma Care, Oncology (Dr. Léon-Richard Oncology Centre on-site), Obstetrics and Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Psychiatry, Anesthesiology, Radiology and Medical Imaging, General and Specialized Surgery, Family Medicine, Audiology, Telehealth Services, Smoking Cessation Clinic, Research (New Brunswick Centre for Precision Medicine), Bilingual services (French and English).

Amenities

• La Terrasse cafeteria on the second floor
• Snack bar at main entrance — open Mon–Fri 6:30 a.m. to midnight, weekends and holidays 7:30 a.m. to midnight
• Vending machines with food and beverages near cafeteria entrance
• ATM (automated banking machine) at main entrance
• Public telephones at main entrance, including free direct lines to local taxi companies
• Free Wi-Fi available on select nursing units (temporary password provided upon approval)
• Cell phone use permitted throughout most of the hospital
• Low-cost family accommodation available on a space-available basis — speak to unit staff
• Friendly e-mail delivery service to inpatients via Volunteer Services

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Tips Before You Go

• CHU Dumont is a major tertiary and teaching hospital — it is well-equipped for complex, serious emergencies and serves as a provincial referral centre, so expect a busy environment especially during evenings and weekends.
• Services are provided in both French and English; if you have a language preference, inform registration staff upon arrival.
• Note that while the hospital is open 24/7, some entrances and exits are not accessible at night — use the main entrance after hours.
• If you are visiting a patient in Oncology, Intensive Care, or Pediatrics, be aware that flowers, plants, and strongly scented items are prohibited in those units due to infection control policies.
• If you are travelling from outside the Moncton area for cancer treatment, ask about the 65-bed patient lodge on site, which provides low-cost accommodation for patients and families.

What to Bring

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's licence or passport)
• New Brunswick Health Card (Medicare card) or out-of-province health insurance information
• List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Any relevant medical records, test results, or referral letters
• Personal comfort items for a potentially long wait (phone charger, snacks, water bottle)
• Payment method for parking fees
• Contact information for your family doctor or specialist
• Change of clothes if staying overnight or accompanying a patient for an extended visit

Frequently Asked Questions

About ER Wait Times

Emergency departments use triage. Patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.

Visit length figures represent total time in the emergency department from arrival to discharge, sourced from NB Health. Actual times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.