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.
Services & Specialties
24/7 Emergency Department, Emergency Mental Health services with 24/7 on-call psychiatry, Cancer care (Oncology), Plastic and reconstructive surgery, Neurology, Cardiac Care Unit, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Neonatal Intensive Care, Dialysis services, Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Respiratory, Musculoskeletal), Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Geriatrics, Infectious Disease, Anesthesiology, Addiction services, Veterans Health Unit, Deep TMS therapy for depression, OCD, and smoking addiction, Fracture Prevention – Fredericton BreakFree Fracture Liaison Service, Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation (on-campus, connected building).
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ('WiFi-Patients') available in waiting rooms, patient rooms, cafeteria, and lobby
Mobile device charging and sanitizing stations in the Emergency Department
ATM banking on-site (ask staff for location)
Gift shop with gifts, reading materials, personal items, and snacks
Bedside telephone available at most patient beds (activation fee applies)
Bedside television rental via ConnectMyBed
On-site hospital pharmacy with formal residency training program
Pastoral and Spiritual Care — only Clinical Pastoral Education program in New Brunswick
DECRH uses a triage system — patients are seen in order of medical urgency, not arrival time. Come prepared for potentially long waits, especially for non-critical concerns.
Bring a phone charger or use the free charging stations in the ED while you wait. Free Wi-Fi ('WiFi-Patients') is available throughout the department.
If you have a scheduled outpatient appointment at DECRH, arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before your appointment time to avoid crowding in waiting areas.
An emergency on-call psychiatrist is available 24/7 at DECRH — if you or someone with you is experiencing a mental health crisis, inform triage staff immediately so the appropriate consultation can be arranged.
DECRH offers services in both English and French. If you require services in French, let staff know at triage.
What to Bring
Valid government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's licence, passport)
New Brunswick Medicare card (provincial health card)
List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
Any relevant medical records, test results, or referral letters
Phone charger or portable battery pack (charging stations also available in the ED)
Snacks, water, and entertainment (book, tablet) for potentially long waits
Warm, comfortable clothing or a blanket — waiting areas can be cool
Emergency contact information for a family member or friend
Parking
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.
Getting There
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Emergency Department at Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital open 24/7?
Yes. The DECRH Emergency Department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year, including holidays.
Does DECRH have emergency mental health services?
Yes. DECRH offers Emergency Mental Health services through its ED. An emergency room physician assesses the patient and, when appropriate, requests a consultation from a psychiatric nurse. An on-call psychiatrist is available 24/7 for patients experiencing a moderate-to-acute mental health crisis.
Is DECRH a teaching hospital, and does that affect my care?
Yes, DECRH is a teaching hospital affiliated with Dalhousie University's Faculty of Medicine and the UNB nursing program. Medical students and residents may be involved in your care under the supervision of fully licensed physicians. This is standard at academic hospitals and does not diminish the quality of care you receive.
Is there parking available at Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital?
Yes, paid parking is available on-site. Rates are $2/hour, $8/day, $20 for a weekly (7-day) pass, and $50 for a monthly pass. Passes can be purchased at the first-floor cashier's office on business days or from the parking booth attendant.
What specialist services are available at DECRH that I might not find at a smaller facility?
As a tertiary referral centre, DECRH offers a wide range of specialist services including neurology, cardiac care, oncology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, neonatal intensive care, dialysis, infectious disease, geriatrics, ophthalmology, and the Stan Cassidy Centre for Rehabilitation — which specializes in complex neurological conditions such as stroke and spinal cord injury — located directly on campus.
Can I take public transit to the DECRH Emergency Department?
Yes. Multiple Fredericton Transit routes serve the hospital, including Routes 17S, 16N, 200, 11S, and 110. The 'Hospital' bus stop is approximately 35 metres from the entrance — about a 1-minute walk. Confirm current schedules with Fredericton Transit before travelling.
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 42 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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