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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.
On-site parking is available at Upper River Valley Hospital for $2 per visit. The facility is fully wheelchair accessible.
No dedicated public transit routes serve Upper River Valley Hospital. The facility is best reached by personal vehicle via Route 2 — take Exit 172 at Hartland and follow the 'H' signs; the hospital entrance is within ¼ km of the exit. Patients without a vehicle should arrange transportation in advance.
No historical wait time data is available for this location. Generally, early weekday mornings (before 10 a.m.) tend to be quieter at regional hospitals. If your condition is not life-threatening, mid-morning on a Tuesday through Thursday is typically a lower-volume window.
Without historical data, general patterns suggest evenings (6–10 p.m.), weekends, and holidays tend to be busier at regional emergency departments. Mondays often see higher volumes following weekend illnesses or injuries.
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 using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.