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HÔPITAL D'ALMA

Alma, QC

Current ER wait · Quebec Health

4h 55m

24/7

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Shortest wait Mondays 12pm avg ~1h 39m
Longest wait Fridays 8pm avg ~8h 10m

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  • Acne (mild)
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  • Dandruff
  • Dermatitis & eczema
  • Diaper rash
  • Fungal skin infections
  • Heartburn & indigestion
  • Hemorrhoids
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  • Menstrual pain
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  • Nausea & vomiting of pregnancy
  • Nicotine dependence (smoking cessation)
  • Oral thrush
  • Pinworms
  • Prescription renewals
  • Shingles
  • UTI (uncomplicated, women only)
  • Warts
  • Yeast infections

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300 Boulevard Champlain Sud, Alma, QC (418) 669-2000 Hospital website

About HÔPITAL D'ALMA

Hôpital d'Alma is a general and specialized care hospital located at 300 Boulevard Champlain Sud in Alma, Quebec, serving residents of the Lac-Saint-Jean region as part of the CIUSSS du Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean network. The emergency department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, providing triage-based care with approximately 17 stretcher spaces on site. Patients requiring advanced specialist intervention may be transferred to Hôpital de Chicoutimi (Hôpital Sagamie), the regional referral centre within the same health network.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, General and specialized inpatient care, Orthopedic care, Detoxification services (alcohol and drug dependency), Accredited clinical laboratory and medical testing, Post-operative care, Bilingual services (French and English).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Hôpital d'Alma emergency department open overnight?
Yes, the Hôpital d'Alma emergency department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including overnight, weekends, and all holidays.
What health network does Hôpital d'Alma belong to?
Hôpital d'Alma is part of the CIUSSS du Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, the integrated health and social services centre that oversees hospitals, CLSCs, and long-term care facilities throughout the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region.
Can I receive care in English at Hôpital d'Alma?
Yes, Hôpital d'Alma offers services in both French and English to accommodate patients in the region.
What happens if I need specialist care that isn't available at Hôpital d'Alma?
For cases requiring advanced specialist intervention, patients may be transferred to Hôpital de Chicoutimi (Hôpital Sagamie) in Saguenay, which serves as the regional referral hospital within the same CIUSSS network.
Does Hôpital d'Alma offer detoxification services?
Yes, the hospital provides detoxification services for alcohol and drug dependency, in addition to its general emergency and inpatient care offerings.
How do I submit a complaint about care received at Hôpital d'Alma?
Complaints and quality of care concerns can be directed to the CIUSSS du Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean complaints commissioner by calling 1 877 662-3963.

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