HÔPITAL ET CENTRE DE SANTÉ COMMUNAUTAIRE DE LAMÈQUE

Location & Access

29 Rue De L'Hôpital, Lamèque, NB E8T 1C5

On-site surface parking is typical for this small rural community hospital on Île Lamèque. Specific details on accessibility parking or costs are not publicly confirmed — contact the hospital at 506-344-2261 to confirm accessible parking availability before your visit.

Lamèque is a small island municipality on the Acadian Peninsula, accessible primarily by road via Route 113. No public transit or scheduled bus service to the hospital is available. Personal vehicle or medical transport is the primary means of access.

About HÔPITAL ET CENTRE DE SANTÉ COMMUNAUTAIRE DE LAMÈQUE

Hôpital et Centre de Santé Communautaire de Lamèque is a community hospital and health centre located on Île Lamèque in northeastern New Brunswick, serving residents from Inkerman to Miscou as part of the Vitalité Health Network. Rather than a traditional walk-in emergency department, the facility operates an appointment-based medical clinic seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., supported by a family health team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and nurses. Patients experiencing a medical emergency should call 911 or proceed to a larger regional facility, as this hospital specializes in primary, chronic, and community-based care.

Services & Specialties

Appointment-based medical clinic (8 a.m. – 4 p.m., 7 days/week), Family physician and nurse practitioner consultations, Acute and chronic disease management, Blood tests and diagnostic services, Respiratory health clinic, Smoking cessation program, Mental health and addiction counselling, Palliative care (3 inpatient beds), Inpatient beds for patients awaiting placement (9 beds), Rehabilitation services, Health promotion and disease prevention, Social work services, Bilingual care (French and English), Satellite services at Miscou Health Centre.

Amenities

• Bilingual services (French and English)
• Videoconferencing for care coordination
• Women's Auxiliary (Dames auxiliaires) volunteer support
• Community advisory committee

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: Call 506-344-3414 at 8:00 a.m. when the clinic opens to maximize your chance of securing a same-day appointment. Appointments are accepted by phone up to daily capacity, so calling early is strongly recommended.

Busier times: Avoid calling late in the morning if you need a same-day appointment, as daily appointment slots can fill up quickly. For urgent after-hours needs, contact 911 or seek care at a larger regional hospital.

Tips Before You Go

• This is not a walk-in emergency department — always call 506-344-3414 first thing in the morning to book a same-day appointment, as slots are filled by phone up to daily capacity.
• For any life-threatening emergency such as chest pain, stroke symptoms, or serious injury, call 911 immediately rather than driving to this facility.
• If you need a physician or nurse practitioner and live between Inkerman and Miscou, this is your closest primary care option — contact the clinic early to secure an appointment.
• Residents near Miscou can also access services through the satellite Miscou Health Centre, which operates as an extension of this hospital.
• The facility serves a predominantly Francophone community, but bilingual care in both French and English is available for all patients.

What to Bring

• New Brunswick Medicare card (provincial health card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications and dosages
• Any relevant medical records, referral letters, or test results
• Drug insurance or supplemental health insurance information
• List of known allergies
• Contact information for your regular family doctor if applicable
• Payment method for any non-insured services or prescriptions

Frequently Asked Questions

About ER Wait Times

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. Actual wait times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.