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Centre hospitalier de La Sarre is a local proximity hospital serving the La Sarre area and surrounding Abitibi-Témiscamingue communities, offering 24/7 emergency care with 5 functional stretcher bays. As part of the CISSS de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue network, it provides general emergency and community health services in both French and English, with access to higher-level specialty care through transfer to regional centres like Rouyn-Noranda or Val-d'Or when needed. This facility is best suited for non-life-threatening emergencies, urgent care, and general medical needs for residents of La Sarre and the surrounding region.
Services & Specialties
24/7 emergency department, General emergency care, Detoxification services (without accommodation), CLSC (local community services centre) on-site, Bilingual services (French and English), Wheelchair accessibility.
CH La Sarre has a small ER with 5 stretcher bays — for life-threatening emergencies such as stroke or major trauma, paramedics may direct you to a larger regional centre within the CISSS-AT network.
Services are available in both French and English, so do not hesitate to communicate in your preferred language with staff.
Bring cash or a payment method for paid on-site parking, and confirm current rates by calling 819 333-2311 before your visit.
As a proximity hospital, wait times here are often shorter than at larger urban ERs — arriving for non-critical issues during daytime hours may mean faster access to care.
If your condition requires specialist care (cardiology, neurology, complex surgery), be prepared that a transfer to Hôpital de Rouyn-Noranda or Hôpital de Val-d'Or may be arranged by the medical team.
What to Bring
Provincial health insurance card (RAMQ card)
Government-issued photo ID
List of current medications and dosages
List of known allergies
Any relevant medical history documents or recent test results
Payment method for parking fees
Phone charger or portable battery
Snacks, water, and a warm layer in case of a wait
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CH La Sarre's emergency department open around the clock?
Yes, the emergency department at Centre hospitalier de La Sarre is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
What level of care is available at CH La Sarre's ER?
CH La Sarre is a local proximity hospital with a small emergency department of 5 stretcher bays. It handles general and urgent care needs. Patients requiring specialized services such as cardiac intervention, stroke care, or complex trauma may be transferred to a larger facility in the CISSS-AT network, such as the Hôpital de Rouyn-Noranda.
Can I be seen in English at CH La Sarre?
Yes. CH La Sarre provides bilingual services and staff can assist you in both French and English.
Is there parking available at CH La Sarre?
Yes, paid on-site parking is available at the hospital address at 679 2e Rue Est. Wheelchair-accessible exterior parking spaces are confirmed. For current parking rates, call the hospital at 819 333-2311.
Is CH La Sarre part of a larger hospital network?
Yes. CH La Sarre is part of the CISSS de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue (CISSS-AT). Other hospitals in this network include Hôpital de Val-d'Or, Hôpital Hôtel-Dieu d'Amos, and Hôpital de Rouyn-Noranda, to which patients may be referred for higher-level specialty care.
Does CH La Sarre have a CLSC on-site?
Yes. A CLSC (Centre local de services communautaires) is co-located at the same address, offering community health and social services to residents of La Sarre and the surrounding area.