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CENTRE DE SANTÉ ET DE SERVICES SOCIAUX DU HAUT-SAINT-MAURICE

La Tuque, QC

Current ER wait · Quebec Health

6h 49m

24/7

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Shortest wait Tuesdays 11am avg ~1h 43m
Longest wait Saturdays 7pm avg ~6h 19m

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  • Diaper rash
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  • Menstrual pain
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  • Nausea & vomiting of pregnancy
  • Nicotine dependence (smoking cessation)
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885 Boulevard Ducharme, La Tuque, QC (819) 523-4581 Hospital website

About CENTRE DE SANTÉ ET DE SERVICES SOCIAUX DU HAUT-SAINT-MAURICE

The Centre de Santé et de Services Sociaux du Haut-Saint-Maurice, located at 885 Boulevard Ducharme in La Tuque, Quebec, is the primary health and emergency care facility for the Haut-Saint-Maurice region. Operating as a community-level hospital within the CIUSSS MCQ university-integrated network, its 24/7 emergency department features 7 stretcher bays and is best suited for urgent and general emergency care needs. Patients requiring highly specialized interventions such as cardiac surgery or major trauma care may be transferred to larger regional centres within the CIUSSS MCQ network.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department (Salle d'urgence), Hospitalization, Radiology / Medical Imaging, Specimen Collection (Prélèvements / Lab Services), Vaccination, Psychosocial Support Services, Family Medicine (GMF Haut-Saint-Maurice, co-located), Rehabilitation Services (CRDPA – Physical and Auditory Disabilities), Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder Access Services, Services in French, English, and Attikamek.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the phone number for the Centre de Santé du Haut-Saint-Maurice in La Tuque?
You can reach the facility at 819-523-4581. Administrative staff are available from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and the emergency department is staffed 24/7.
How many stretcher bays does the La Tuque emergency department have?
The emergency department at 885 Boulevard Ducharme has 7 stretcher bays, making it a community-level facility well suited for urgent and general emergency care in the Haut-Saint-Maurice region.
Does this hospital offer services in languages other than French?
Yes. The Centre de Santé du Haut-Saint-Maurice provides services in French, English, and Attikamek, reflecting the diverse population it serves including Indigenous communities in the region.
Is there a family doctor or walk-in clinic at the same location?
Yes. A GMF (Groupe de médecine de famille) Haut-Saint-Maurice is co-located at 885 Boulevard Ducharme, offering family medicine services alongside the main hospital and emergency department.
What happens if I need specialized care that isn't available in La Tuque?
The facility operates within the CIUSSS de la Mauricie-et-du-Centre-du-Québec (CIUSSS MCQ) network. Patients requiring specialized interventions such as cardiac surgery, major trauma care, or other advanced services may be referred or transferred to larger regional centres within that network.
Is parking available at the La Tuque hospital, and is it free?
On-site parking is available but is paid (stationnement payant). Specific rates are published on the CIUSSS MCQ website. For current pricing and accessible parking details, call the hospital at 819-523-4581.

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