Oromocto Public Hospital

About Oromocto Public Hospital

Oromocto Public Hospital is a community hospital located at 103 Winnebago St in Oromocto, New Brunswick, serving the Town of Oromocto and surrounding communities including CFB Gagetown. The Emergency Department provides urgent and emergency care, supported by diagnostic imaging including X-ray, ultrasound, and CT scanning. Patients requiring high-acuity cardiac, trauma, or specialized services are typically referred to the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton.

Services & Specialties

Emergency Department, Urgent Care, Family Practice (Inpatient), Palliative Care, Rehabilitation, Transitional Care Unit, Ambulatory Surgical Centre, Mammography Screening Program, X-ray, Ultrasound, CT Scanning, Emergency Medical Services.

Amenities

• Free on-site parking
• Free Wi-Fi for patients and families (Horizon Health Network)
• Wheelchair accessible facility

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Tips Before You Go

• The Emergency Department is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. only — for emergencies outside these hours, proceed to Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton or call 911.
• Call ahead at (506) 357-4700 to confirm services and availability before visiting, especially for after-hours or specialist needs.
• Oromocto Public Hospital has on-site X-ray, ultrasound, and access to CT scanning, making it well-equipped for many diagnostic needs at the community level.
• For serious cardiac events, major trauma, or stroke symptoms, go directly to Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton or call 911 immediately — do not wait at a community facility.
• Free parking is available on-site, so arriving by personal vehicle is the most reliable option given limited public transit access to the hospital.

What to Bring

• Valid provincial health card (New Brunswick Medicare card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications, dosages, and prescribing physicians
• List of known allergies
• Any relevant medical records, referral letters, or imaging from previous visits
• Phone charger or portable battery pack for a long wait
• Snacks and a water bottle in case of extended wait times
• A trusted family member or friend who can help communicate your symptoms and remember instructions

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.