CENTRE HOSPITALIER KATERI MEMORIAL TEHSAKOTITSEN : THA

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait-time data is currently available for this facility. As a small community hospital, mornings on weekdays are generally quieter for non-urgent concerns. For emergencies, go immediately regardless of time.

Busier times: No historical data is available to identify specific peak periods at KMHC. Like most community hospitals, evenings, weekends, and holidays may see higher volumes. If your concern is non-urgent, calling ahead at 450-638-3930 can help you plan your visit.

About CENTRE HOSPITALIER KATERI MEMORIAL TEHSAKOTITSEN : THA

Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC) is a community hospital serving the Mohawk Nation of Kahnawake, located at 10 River Road approximately 15 km south of downtown Montreal. Operating 24/7, it provides general emergency and primary care services in a culturally grounded environment, with a unique traditional medicine unit alongside conventional medical services. As a community-level facility, patients with high-acuity emergencies such as cardiac events, stroke, or major trauma may require transfer to a larger regional hospital such as Anna Laberge in Châteauguay or a Montreal-area centre.

Services & Specialties

24/7 emergency and urgent care, Family medicine (inpatient and outpatient), Short-term inpatient care (15 beds), Long-term care (51 beds), Medical imaging (X-ray and ultrasound), Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, Speech-language pathology, Social work services, Nutritionist/dietitian services, Diabetes education, Home care and home visits, Well-baby clinics, Pre-natal consultations and classes, Newborn home visits, School health services, Pre-conceptual health, Prevention of alcohol-related birth defects, Traditional medicine services, Minor surgical procedures, McGill University medical training site.

Amenities

• Renovated outpatient clinic (updated 2019)
• Medical imaging department with X-ray and ultrasound
• Traditional medicine unit
• New long-term and short-term care wing (opened 2019)

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Tips Before You Go

• KMHC is a community hospital — for life-threatening emergencies such as chest pain, stroke symptoms, or major trauma, call 911 so paramedics can assess whether transfer to a larger regional centre is needed immediately.
• X-rays and ultrasound imaging require a doctor's requisition — bring any prior imaging or lab results you have to help speed up your assessment.
• KMHC offers traditional medicine services alongside conventional care. If this is important to you, let staff know when you register so they can coordinate appropriately.
• Access to Kahnawake requires crossing the Mercier Bridge. Plan for potential bridge traffic, particularly during peak hours or road incidents, and allow extra travel time.
• For non-emergency concerns like diabetes education, physiotherapy, or pre-natal care, KMHC has dedicated programs — call 450-638-3930 to book the right appointment and avoid unnecessary ER visits.

What to Bring

• Provincial health card (RAMQ card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Any relevant prior medical records, lab results, or imaging
• Personal health insurance or supplemental coverage information
• Emergency contact name and phone number
• Comfortable clothing and a warm layer for waiting
• Phone charger or portable battery pack

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.