Grand Manan Hospital

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About Grand Manan Hospital

Grand Manan Hospital, located at 196 Route 776 on Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick, provides 24-hour emergency care to the island's permanent population of approximately 2,500 residents, which swells to around 5,000 during summer. As an 8-bed community hospital operated by Horizon Health Network, it offers essential emergency and primary care services, with patients requiring critical care, childbirth, or complex investigations transferred by ground or air ambulance to Saint John Regional Hospital on the mainland. This facility is best suited for lower-acuity emergencies and urgent care needs for those already on the island.

Services & Specialties

24-hour emergency care, Family medicine, Physiotherapy, Palliative care, Nurse practitioner services, Chronic disease management, Women's health, Seniors' outreach, Youth-at-risk outreach.

Amenities

• Free on-site parking
• Free patient Wi-Fi (network: WiFi-Patients) in most patient areas including waiting rooms, lobby, and patient rooms
• Wheelchair accessible facility
• ATM banking available on site — check with facility staff for exact location

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Tips Before You Go

• If you are travelling from the mainland, always check the Grand Manan ferry schedule from Blacks Harbour before your trip — ferry availability directly affects your travel time to the hospital.
• For life-threatening emergencies such as heart attack, stroke, or serious trauma, be aware that you may need to be transferred by air or ground ambulance to Saint John Regional Hospital on the mainland.
• Childbirth and delivery services are not available at this facility — expectant mothers should arrange to travel to the mainland well in advance of their due date.
• During summer months the island population doubles, which may increase demand on emergency services — plan for potential wait times if visiting in peak season.
• The hospital's nurse practitioner provides outreach services for chronic disease and women's health — ask at the front desk if these services are relevant to your care needs.

What to Bring

• Government-issued photo ID (driver's licence or passport)
• New Brunswick Health Card (provincial health card)
• List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Any relevant medical records or recent test results
• Insurance information if applicable (e.g., travel or extended health)
• Phone charger or portable battery pack for wait times
• Comfortable clothing and a light jacket, as waiting areas can be cool
• Cash or debit card for incidentals such as vending or ATM use

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.