HÔPITAL RÉGIONAL D'EDMUNDSTON

Edmundston, NB

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6h–12h

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Shortest wait Mondays 1am avg ~8h 13m
Longest wait Tuesdays 10am avg ~13h 3m

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275 Boul Hébert, Edmundston, NB (506) 739-2200 Hospital website

About HÔPITAL RÉGIONAL D'EDMUNDSTON

Hôpital Régional d'Edmundston is a 169-bed acute care hospital located at 275 Boul. Hébert in Edmundston, New Brunswick, operated under the Vitalité Health Network. Its Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day and serves as the primary regional referral hub for northwest New Brunswick, including the Madawaska region and cross-border patients from the State of Maine. The ED is equipped with 16 stretchers — including a dedicated two-stretcher resuscitation room — and two rapid assessment chairs, making it capable of handling both routine and complex, life-threatening emergencies.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Resuscitation room (2 stretchers), Acute care and critical care, Surgical and ambulatory care, Maternity and pediatric (mother/child) care, Mental health and psychosocial services, Medical and long-term care, Intensive care unit, Telehealth services, Mobile specialty clinics (infectiology, neurology), Regional referral and patient transfer services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Edmundston Regional Hospital Emergency Department open 24 hours?
Yes, the Emergency Department at Hôpital Régional d'Edmundston is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including all holidays.
Which entrance should I use when arriving at the ER at night?
Not all hospital entrances and exits are accessible after hours. If you are arriving at night or outside regular hours, use the Emergency Department entrance directly. If unsure, call the hospital at (506) 739-2200 before arriving.
Does Hôpital Régional d'Edmundston accept patients transferred from other hospitals?
Yes. This hospital serves as the regional referral hub for northwest New Brunswick and routinely receives unstable patients transferred from the emergency departments at Grand Falls and Saint-Quentin hospitals, as well as cross-border patients from the State of Maine.
Is parking free at the Edmundston Regional Hospital?
Yes, on-site parking is free for patients and visitors. The facility is also fully wheelchair accessible.
What is the capacity of the Emergency Department at this hospital?
The ED has 16 stretchers in total: 9 for assessment and treatment, 2 in a dedicated resuscitation room, and 5 for observation. There are also 2 rapid assessment chairs for faster triage of lower-acuity patients.
Is food available at the hospital outside of cafeteria hours?
Yes. While the cafeteria on the second floor is open Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (and 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on weekends and holidays), vending machines are available at both the cafeteria and the main entrance at all hours.

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