Cheticamp, NS
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Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. As a rural community health centre, mornings on weekdays tend to be relatively quieter for non-critical visits. Arriving earlier in the day on a weekday may result in shorter waits.
Busier times: No historical data is available. Like most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays may see higher volumes. If your condition is not life-threatening, consider calling 811 (Nova Scotia Health Link) before visiting to determine the most appropriate level of care.
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Sacred Heart Community Health Centre is a short-term treatment facility located on the Cabot Trail in Cheticamp, Nova Scotia, serving the communities of Cheticamp, Margaree, and surrounding rural areas of Cape Breton. The emergency department is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is located at the side of the building, offering around-the-clock urgent and emergency care to residents and visitors along this stretch of the Cabot Trail. The facility also provides a broad range of community health services including diagnostic imaging, blood collection, a Diabetes Centre, and mental health supports, making it the primary healthcare hub for this Acadian coastal community.
Emergency Department (24/7), Blood Collection / Specimen Testing, Diagnostic Imaging — X-Ray, Ultrasound, ECG / EKG Testing (by referral and appointment), On-Site Laboratory Services, Diabetes Centre, Adult Community Mental Health and Addictions Services, Occupational Therapy, Public Health Office, Special Care / Coronary Care Rooms (2 rooms), Palliative Care Rooms (2 rooms), Telehealth via VirtualCareNS, Same-Day Primary Care Appointments (Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.).
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Emergency departments use triage. Patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.
Wait times are estimates based on Nova Scotia health data. Actual wait times may vary.
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