Upper River Valley Hospital

Waterville, NB

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4h–13h

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Shortest wait Saturdays 12pm avg ~4h 53m
Longest wait Wednesdays 7am avg ~10h 32m

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11300 Route 130, Waterville, NB (506) 375-5900 Hospital website

About Upper River Valley Hospital

Upper River Valley Hospital in Waterville, New Brunswick is the primary regional emergency department serving a catchment area of approximately 45,000 residents, including the communities of Woodstock, Hartland, and surrounding Carleton County. The 24/7 emergency department is supported by 7 medical specialties and is staffed by over 45 physicians, making it a comprehensive acute care destination for patients from Grand Falls to Nackawic. Operated by Horizon Health Network, URVH is a teaching hospital and Canada's first full-service hospital recognized as a leader in energy and environmental design.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Emergency care supported by 7 specialties, Obstetrics and labour & birth services, Total Knee Replacement Surgery (Arthroplasty), Dialysis (20-patient unit), Cancer care, Addiction and mental health services, Extra-Mural in-home health care program, Acute, in-patient, and out-patient services, Medical education and residency programs (Dalhousie LICD).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What communities does Upper River Valley Hospital's ER serve?
URVH serves a regional catchment population of approximately 45,000 people, including the Town of Woodstock, the Town of Hartland, and communities spanning from Grand Falls in the north to Nackawic in the south. It is the primary regional hospital for Carleton County and the surrounding area in western New Brunswick.
Is Upper River Valley Hospital a teaching hospital?
Yes. URVH is an active teaching facility. Dalhousie University medical students participate in the Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship Dalhousie (LICD) program at the Waterville site, and the hospital has medical residents in both the emergency and obstetrics departments. The Dr. F. S. Goodine Medical Education Centre is located on the first floor.
Does Upper River Valley Hospital have obstetrics and labour & birth services?
Yes, labour and birth services are available at URVH. However, obstetric service availability can vary, so it is strongly recommended that expectant mothers call the hospital at 506-375-5900 in advance to confirm current availability before arriving.
How do I get to Upper River Valley Hospital from Route 2?
Take Exit 172 at Hartland off Route 2 (whether travelling west from Fredericton or south from Edmundston) and follow the green 'H' hospital directional signs. The hospital entrance at 11300 Route 130 is within ¼ km of the highway exit. The facility is primarily car-accessible, so patients without a vehicle should arrange a ride in advance.
Is free Wi-Fi available at Upper River Valley Hospital?
Yes. Horizon Health Network, in partnership with local hospital Foundations and Auxiliaries, provides free wireless Internet access for patients and their families throughout the facility.
What makes Upper River Valley Hospital unique compared to other Canadian hospitals?
Upper River Valley Hospital holds the distinction of being the first full-service hospital in Canada to be recognized as a leader in energy and environmental design (green designation). Opened in November 2007, the 300,000 sq. ft. facility replaced two older hospitals — Carleton Memorial in Woodstock and Northern Carleton Hospital in Bath — and was purpose-built to serve the region with modern infrastructure and sustainable design.

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