HÔPITAL D'AMOS

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About HÔPITAL D'AMOS

Hôpital d'Amos, located at 622 4e Rue Ouest in Amos, Québec, is a 24/7 regional trauma centre and general and specialized care hospital serving the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region. As part of the CISSS de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue, it offers a broad range of emergency, surgical, and specialized services including orthopedics and vascular, plastic, and maxillofacial surgery. Patients across the Abitibi region rely on this high-capacity facility for everything from urgent trauma care to intensive care, pediatrics, cancer care, and specialized surgical procedures.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Designated Regional Trauma Centre, Orthopedic Surgery, Vascular, Plastic & Maxillofacial Surgery, Intensive Care Unit (4 ICU beds), General Surgery (4 operating rooms), Endoscopy, Pediatric Care, Internal Medicine, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Palliative Care, Pacemaker Clinic, Cancer Care, Detoxification Services (Alcohol & Drugs), MRI (on-site fixed machine), CT Scan (Tomodensitométrie), Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory / Blood Collection, Sexual Assault Victim Services (24/7, Adults & Children), Victim of Criminal Acts Support, Prosthetics & Orthotics, Wheelchair Loan Services, Services available in French and English.

Amenities

• On-site cafeteria
• On-site laboratory / blood collection services
• Radiology and MRI imaging on-site
• Wheelchair loan and emergency wheelchair loan
• Crutch, cane, and breast pump rentals
• Orthotics and prosthetics services
• Wheelchairs available at main entrance

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Tips Before You Go

• Hôpital d'Amos is the regional trauma centre for Abitibi-Témiscamingue — for serious injuries, strokes, or cardiac emergencies, this is the right destination in the region.
• The hospital offers specialized services including orthopedics and vascular surgery; if referred by a clinic, bring all referral documents and imaging results to speed up your care.
• For sexual assault support, the hospital operates a designated 24/7 specialized centre for adults and children — staff are trained and confidential services are available at any hour.
• If you require detoxification services for alcohol or drug dependency, the hospital can provide this care directly — ask at admission or speak with emergency staff.
• Services are offered in both French and English — feel free to communicate with staff in your preferred language.
• On-site MRI, CT scan, and lab services mean you may not need to travel elsewhere for diagnostics during your visit.

What to Bring

• Government-issued photo ID (driver's licence, passport)
• Québec health insurance card (RAMQ card)
• List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Any relevant medical records, referral letters, or prior imaging
• Provincial health coverage information or private insurance card if applicable
• Phone charger or portable battery for long waits
• Comfortable clothing and a warm layer
• Snacks and water for accompanying family members during wait times

Parking

On-site parking is available for patients and visitors at Hôpital d'Amos. Wheelchairs are available at the main entrance. For details on parking fees and designated accessible parking spots, contact the hospital directly at 819-732-3341.

Getting There

The Hôpital d'Amos is accessible via local public transit in Amos. Contact the City of Amos transit service for current routes and schedules serving the hospital area.

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.

We check our own accuracy. Forecasting two hours ahead, the ERstat estimate was typically off by 33 minutes against what hospitals themselves later posted, compared with 41 minutes for the hospital's own current figure, and was the closer of the two 58% of the time. See the full scorecard, or how we work the number out.

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