HÔPITAL ANNA-LABERGE

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About HÔPITAL ANNA-LABERGE

Hôpital Anna-Laberge is a large regional hospital located at 200 Boulevard Brisebois in Châteauguay, QC, serving the Montérégie-Ouest region as part of the CISSS de la Montérégie-Ouest network. Its emergency department operates 24/7 with 32 functional stretcher beds and is supported by over 214 physicians and pharmacists, including specialists in oncology, maternity, mental health, and geriatrics. This high-capacity facility offers both English and French services and is the primary acute care destination for residents of Châteauguay and the surrounding communities.

Services & Specialties

24/7 emergency department (32 stretcher beds), Diagnostic and testing centre, Radiology, Minor surgery and short-stay surgery, Oncology care (15 chemotherapy chairs, ~4,600 treatments/year), Radiation therapy consultations, Maternity and birthing services, High-risk pregnancy (GARE) clinic, Palliative care unit (8 beds), Mental health consultations, Detoxification services, Short-term geriatric unit, Family planning and contraception, Nurse practitioner (IPS) services, Harm reduction (needle exchange program).

Amenities

• Free Wi-Fi throughout the ER, cafeteria, and most waiting areas (network: 'sirsm – public')
• 'Les Délices d'Anna' cafeteria on the ground floor — Mon–Fri 6:45 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekends/holidays from 9 a.m.
• 'Boutique Enchantée' gift shop — Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Caisse Desjardins ATM in the ground-floor lobby, accessible at all times
• Pastoral/chaplaincy services available daily, with chapel on-site
• TV rental service available daily
• Services available in English and French

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Tips Before You Go

• Always bring your Quebec health insurance card (RAMQ card) — without it, you may need to pay out-of-pocket and request reimbursement later.
• Designate one family spokesperson before arriving; only the treating physician can share diagnosis and test results, and they will communicate through your chosen contact person.
• Leave valuables and essential personal items like hearing aids, dentures, or glasses with a family member, as the hospital is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
• If travelling by bus, lines 1 and 33 stop right outside the hospital — use the stop 'Brisebois / Face Au Centre Hospitalier A-Laberge' to avoid a long walk.
• Parking under 2 hours is free, which covers many shorter ER visits — have change or a card ready at the pay station near the emergency entrance in case your visit runs longer.

What to Bring

• Quebec health insurance card (carte d'assurance maladie / RAMQ card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Provincial drug insurance card or private insurance information
• Emergency contact information and designated family spokesperson's phone number
• Phone charger or portable battery pack for long waits
• Comfortable clothing and a light jacket (waiting areas can be cool)
• Snacks and water bottle for accompanying family members

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.