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
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
Parking
Parking lots are available on the CHU Dumont campus, including at the corner of Mountain Road and Université Avenue. Weekly (7-day) and monthly (30-day) parking passes can be arranged through hospital staff. Contact the hospital directly at 506-862-4170 for current parking rates and pass availability.
Getting There
Codiac Transpo bus routes 64 and 64B stop directly at CHU Dumont at the bus shelter on Université Street. Additional routes 51, 61, and 66 also serve the surrounding area. The nearest bus stop is approximately a 1-minute walk away at 240 Church Street.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CHU Dr-Georges-L.-Dumont emergency department open 24/7?
Yes, the emergency department at CHU Dumont is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and statutory holidays. Note that some hospital entrances are restricted overnight — use the main entrance after hours.
Does CHU Dumont provide services in English as well as French?
Yes. As the primary Francophone referral hospital in New Brunswick, CHU Dumont's default language of service is French, but the hospital is fully bilingual and provides care in both English and French. Inform staff of your language preference at registration.
Can patients from Prince Edward Island or Nova Scotia be treated at CHU Dumont?
Yes. CHU Dumont functions as a regional tertiary care and referral centre serving patients from New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia, particularly for specialized and complex care needs.
Is there an oncology centre at CHU Dumont?
Yes. The Dr. Léon-Richard Oncology Centre is located on site at CHU Dumont and provides cancer treatment services. A 65-bed patient lodge is also available on campus for cancer patients who travel from outside the Moncton area.
How can I get to CHU Dumont by public transit?
Codiac Transpo bus routes 64 and 64B stop directly at CHU Dumont on Université Street. Routes 51, 61, and 66 also serve the nearby area. The closest bus stop is roughly a 1-minute walk at 240 Church Street.
Is there parking available at CHU Dr-Georges-L.-Dumont?
Yes, parking lots are located around the hospital campus, including at the corner of Mountain Road and Université Avenue. Weekly and monthly parking passes are available — contact the hospital at 506-862-4170 for current pricing and pass details.
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.
We check our own accuracy. Forecasting two hours ahead, the ERstat estimate was typically off by 33 minutes against what hospitals themselves later posted, compared with 41 minutes for the hospital's own current figure, and was the closer of the two 58% of the time. See the full scorecard, or how we work the number out.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
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