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Hôpital Chauveau is a community-level hospital located in the Loretteville area of Québec, QC, offering 24/7 emergency care alongside specialized outpatient consultations, medical imaging, and lab services. As part of the Centre multiservices de santé et de services sociaux de Chauveau under the CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale, it serves residents of the northern Québec City region with both French and English language services. This facility is best suited for urgent but non-life-threatening conditions; patients experiencing serious trauma, cardiac events, stroke, or pediatric emergencies should seek care at a larger regional hospital.
Services & Specialties
24/7 Emergency department (urgence), Medical imaging and radiology, Ultrasound (échographie), Specimen collection and laboratory services, Minor surgery, Internal medicine consultations, ENT (ORL) specialist consultations, Respiratory therapy (inhalothérapie), Contraception services, Harm reduction services (needle exchange program), Co-located CLSC de la Jacques-Cartier primary care services.
Amenities
Main reception staffed daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Co-located CLSC de la Jacques-Cartier (accessible via Door A)
Co-located long-term care centre (Centre d'hébergement)
Call 911 immediately for life-threatening emergencies such as chest pain, stroke symptoms, or serious trauma — do not drive yourself to Hôpital Chauveau for these conditions.
If you need to contact the emergency medical services scheduling line directly, call 418-663-5566.
The main reception desk is staffed daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. — arrive during these hours if you need help navigating the building or locating the CLSC.
The CLSC de la Jacques-Cartier shares the building and is accessible via Door A — consider whether your concern can be handled by primary care before joining the ER queue.
Services are available in both French and English, so do not hesitate to request care in your preferred language upon arrival.
Any relevant medical records, test results, or referral letters
Health insurance or supplemental coverage information if applicable
Phone charger or a book/entertainment for potential wait times
A support person if possible, especially for elderly patients or those with mobility challenges
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hôpital Chauveau have a 24/7 emergency department?
Yes, the emergency department (urgence) at Hôpital Chauveau operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Is Hôpital Chauveau the right ER for a serious trauma, heart attack, or stroke?
Hôpital Chauveau is a community-level facility and does not hold a trauma centre, cardiac, or stroke designation. For life-threatening emergencies of this nature, patients in the Québec City region are typically directed to larger facilities. Always call 911 and let paramedics route you to the most appropriate hospital.
Can I receive care in English at Hôpital Chauveau?
Yes. Emergency and other services at Hôpital Chauveau are offered in both French and English. You may request service in English upon arrival.
Is there a CLSC or walk-in clinic at the same location as Hôpital Chauveau?
Yes. The CLSC de la Jacques-Cartier (Loretteville) is co-located within the same building and is accessible via Door A. For non-emergency concerns, the CLSC may be a more appropriate point of care than the emergency department.
What specialized services are available at Hôpital Chauveau beyond emergency care?
Beyond the emergency department, the hospital offers specialist consultations in internal medicine, ENT (ORL), respiratory therapy, and minor surgery, as well as medical imaging, ultrasound, and laboratory specimen collection.
Is there parking available at Hôpital Chauveau?
Yes, the hospital has paid on-site parking. For current rates, contact the hospital directly at 418-842-3651 or visit the CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale website.