Hôpital General de Grand-Sault

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About HÔPITAL GENERAL DE GRAND-SAULT

Hôpital Général de Grand-Sault / Grand Falls General Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department at 625 Boul Évérard H. Daigle, serving a population of approximately 15,000 residents across the Grand Falls region and parts of the Témiscouata area of Quebec. As a 20-bed community hospital under the Vitalité Health Network, it provides immediate emergency care alongside critical care, surgical services, and ambulatory care. Residents of Grand Falls and surrounding rural communities who require urgent medical attention should go directly to this ER, where bilingual (English and French) care is available around the clock.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Critical care, Surgical care, Ambulatory care, Laboratory services (adjacent to ER), Diagnostic imaging (adjacent to ER), Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, Respiratory health clinics, Smoking Cessation Clinic, Blood work services, Mental health and addiction counselling, Addiction treatment, Palliative care, Acute and extended care, Special procedures unit, Mobile clinics, Physiotherapy, Electrocardiography (ECG).

Amenities

• Visitor lounge (salon)
• Free parking
• Bilingual services (English and French)
• Contact hospital at (506) 473-7555 for cafeteria, ATM, and pharmacy details

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Tips Before You Go

• The hospital offers full bilingual service in English and French — feel free to communicate in your preferred language with staff.
• Laboratory and Diagnostic Imaging are located close to the Emergency Department following renovations, which can speed up your care pathway.
• Free parking is available on site, but be aware that some entrances may be restricted after hours — use the main accessible entrance at night.
• For non-life-threatening concerns, consider whether your issue could be addressed at a scheduled clinic or the ambulatory care unit to reduce ER wait times.

What to Bring

• Provincial health card (New Brunswick Medicare card or out-of-province equivalent)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Any relevant medical records or test results
• Health insurance information (if applicable, e.g., travel or private insurance)
• Phone charger or portable battery
• Comfortable clothing and a light jacket (waiting areas can be cool)
• Snacks and water for a potentially extended wait

Parking

Parking at Grand Falls General Hospital is free of charge. Note that certain entrances and exits may not be accessible during nighttime hours, so plan your arrival route accordingly. Contact the hospital at (506) 473-7555 for specific accessibility parking details.

Getting There

Grand Falls/Grand-Sault is a small city with limited public transit infrastructure. Most patients and visitors arrive by personal vehicle or taxi. Contact the Town of Grand Falls or local taxi services for current transportation options.

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.

We check our accuracy every night against what hospitals later post. Forecasting two hours ahead, our estimate is typically off by 32 minutes. See the accuracy scorecard, or how we work the number out.

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