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Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital (DECRH), located at 700 Priestman St in Fredericton, NB, is the region's tertiary care referral centre and a major teaching hospital affiliated with Dalhousie University's Faculty of Medicine. Its 24/7 Emergency Department serves patients across central New Brunswick, backed by a broad spectrum of specialist services including oncology, neurology, cardiac care, plastic surgery, and emergency mental health. As part of Horizon Health Network, DECRH is the appropriate destination for serious and complex medical emergencies in the greater Fredericton area.
Paid on-site parking is available at DECRH. Rates are $2/hour, $8/day, $20 for 7 consecutive days, and $50 for a 30-day pass. Day and monthly passes can be purchased at the cashier's office on the first floor (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.) or from the booth attendant when present. The facility is fully wheelchair accessible.
Several Fredericton Transit bus routes serve DECRH, including Routes 17S, 16N, 200, 11S, and 110. The closest stop, named 'Hospital,' is approximately 35 metres from the entrance — roughly a 1-minute walk.
No historical wait-time data is currently available for DECRH's Emergency Department. Generally, Canadian hospital ERs tend to be less busy on weekday mornings (before noon) and mid-week. If your condition is not life-threatening, visiting during these periods may result in shorter waits.
No historical data is available to pinpoint peak hours at DECRH specifically. As a general pattern for busy regional hospitals, evenings (5–10 p.m.), weekends, and Monday mornings after a long weekend tend to see higher volumes. Patient reviews note that the ED can be very busy — plan accordingly.
Emergency departments use triage — patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.
Wait times are estimates based on New Brunswick health data using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.