CENTRE DE SANTÉ TULATTAVIK DE L'UNGAVA

About CENTRE DE SANTÉ TULATTAVIK DE L'UNGAVA

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.

Amenities

• Hospital and community pharmacy on site
• Laboratory services
• Radiology room
• Inuktitut interpreter services

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. As a general guideline, mid-morning on weekdays tends to be less congested at small northern hospitals. For non-life-threatening concerns, consider contacting the CLSC services first.

Busier times: No historical wait time data is available to identify peak hours. Emergency departments across Canada are typically busiest on evenings, weekends, and holidays. For non-urgent matters, avoiding these periods when possible may reduce wait times.

Tips Before You Go

• 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

About ER Wait Times

Emergency departments use triage. Patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.

Wait times are estimates based on Quebec health data. Actual wait times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.