Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital

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About Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital

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
• Specimen collection available 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Tips Before You Go

• 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

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.