HÔPITAL DE TRACADIE-SHEILA

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About HÔPITAL DE TRACADIE-SHEILA

Hôpital de Tracadie-Sheila is a 59-bed community hospital located at 400 Rue Des Hospitalières in Tracadie-Sheila, New Brunswick, and serves as the primary acute care facility for the Tracadie region and surrounding communities. Part of the Vitalité Health Network, the hospital's emergency department operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, welcoming over 23,000 visits annually and receiving 7 to 10 ambulance arrivals per day. As the first French-language hospital in the Maritimes, it provides a broad range of services in both English and French, including emergency care, concentrated care, dialysis, palliative care, and various specialized programs.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, General Medicine and Acute Medicine, Concentrated (Intensive) Care, Palliative Care, Dialysis Services, Pediatric Care, Rehabilitation Services, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services (Imaging, Lab), Blood Tests and Laboratory, Ambulatory Care, Respiratory Health Clinic, Smoking Cessation Clinic, Mental Health and Addiction Counselling, Dysphagia Program (swallowing difficulties, stroke, TIA), Nurse Practitioner Services (Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.).

Amenities

• Cafeteria — Mon–Fri 11:00 a.m.–12:45 p.m. & 4:45–6:00 p.m.; Sat–Sun 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. & 4:45–6:00 p.m.
• Bilingual services (English and French)

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Tips Before You Go

• A nurse practitioner is on duty Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., which can help manage non-critical cases more efficiently during those hours.
• The hospital receives 7 to 10 ambulance arrivals per day — arriving during mid-morning on weekdays when nurse practitioner coverage is active may help streamline your visit for lower-acuity concerns.
• Services are provided in both English and French — don't hesitate to communicate in your preferred language with staff.
• Call 506-394-3000 ahead of your visit to confirm parking arrangements, especially if you require accessible parking or have mobility needs.
• For non-emergency health concerns, consider contacting Vitalité Health Network at vitalitenb.ca to explore whether a clinic or telehealth option may be appropriate before heading to the ER.

What to Bring

• Valid government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's licence, passport)
• New Brunswick Health Card (Medicare card)
• List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Any relevant medical records, referral letters, or test results
• Insurance information if applicable (e.g., private or work coverage)
• Comfortable clothing and a warm layer, as ERs can be cool
• Snacks, water, and entertainment for potential waiting periods
• A trusted family member or friend if you need support or interpretation

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.