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The Centre de Santé Tulattavik de l'Ungava (UTHC) is Nunavik's primary hospital, serving Kuujjuaq and six communities along Ungava Bay with 24/7 emergency and acute-care services. With 25 acute-care beds and affiliations with McGill University's Faculty of Medicine, this facility delivers general and specialized medical care to a largely Inuit population across a vast remote region. Patients requiring advanced specialized or ultra-specialized treatment may be transferred by medical evacuation flight to southern Quebec facilities when needed.
Services & Specialties
24/7 emergency and outpatient clinic, Acute care (25 beds), Long-term and extended care, Diagnostic imaging (radiology), Laboratory and quality assurance testing, Hospital and community pharmacy, Dental clinic, Midwifery services, CLSC (community health) services, Child and youth protection services (CPEJ), Youth rehabilitation and social integration (CRJDA), Early Years Centre (EYC), Visiting specialist services (psychiatry, pediatrics, EEG), Residential facility for people with reduced autonomy (12 beds), Day centre for reduced-autonomy residents and visitors, Inuktitut interpreter services, Medical evacuation coordination.
Inuktitut interpreter services are available — if you or a family member speaks primarily Inuktitut, request an interpreter upon arrival to ensure clear communication with staff.
All inter-community travel to Kuujjuaq is by air; if you are traveling from one of the seven Ungava Bay communities, coordinate your flight well in advance, especially in winter weather.
For non-emergency health concerns, CLSC points of service are available in communities around Ungava Bay, which may reduce the need to travel to Kuujjuaq's main hospital.
If you anticipate needing prescription medication, the on-site pharmacy serves both hospital patients and the community — bring a list of all current medications and dosages.
For complex or specialized cases, be aware that medical evacuation by air to a southern Quebec hospital may be required; family members should have travel documents and contact information readily available.
What to Bring
Provincial health insurance card (RAMQ card)
Government-issued photo ID
List of current medications and dosages
Any relevant medical history documents or previous test results
Contact information for your regular healthcare provider
Warm clothing, as Kuujjuaq has a subarctic climate with extreme cold
Cash or a debit card for any incidental expenses
A trusted family member or friend who can assist with communication if needed
Frequently Asked Questions
Which communities does the Centre de Santé Tulattavik de l'Ungava serve?
The UTHC is responsible for health and social services in seven communities along Ungava Bay: Kuujjuaq, Aupaluk, Tasiujaq, Kangirsuk, Kangiqsualujjuaq, Kangiqsujuaq, and Quaqtaq. The main hospital is in Kuujjuaq, with six CLSC points of service distributed around the bay.
Are Inuktitut interpreter services available at the Kuujjuaq hospital?
Yes. Recognizing that many Inuit patients — particularly young children and elders — may speak Inuktitut as their primary or only language, the UTHC provides interpreter services to ensure effective communication between patients and healthcare staff.
What happens if my condition requires care beyond what the Kuujjuaq hospital can provide?
Patients requiring urgent specialized or ultra-specialized treatment are transported by medical evacuation flight to appropriate facilities in southern Quebec. UTHC staff coordinate these evacuations to protect patient safety when cases exceed the centre's on-site capacity.
Does the Centre de Santé Tulattavik de l'Ungava have a pharmacy?
Yes. The pharmacy at the Kuujjuaq hospital functions as both a hospital pharmacy and a community pharmacy, serving both inpatients and community residents who need prescription or other pharmaceutical services.
How do I get to the hospital in Kuujjuaq if I live in another Nunavik community?
There are no roads connecting Kuujjuaq to other Nunavik communities or to southern Quebec. All inter-community travel is by air. Patients traveling from communities served by the UTHC's CLSC network will need to arrange a flight to Kuujjuaq.
Is the Centre de Santé Tulattavik de l'Ungava affiliated with any university?
Yes. The UTHC is affiliated with McGill University's Faculty of Medicine and regularly hosts medical students and residents for clinical training, supporting the development of healthcare professionals with experience in northern and Indigenous health contexts.