HÔPITAL DE DOLBEAU-MISTASSINI

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About HÔPITAL DE DOLBEAU-MISTASSINI

Hôpital de Dolbeau-Mistassini is the primary acute care facility serving Dolbeau-Mistassini and the broader Maria-Chapdelaine territory in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec. The emergency department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with 10 functional stretchers, providing general and specialized care to residents of this northern Quebec community. Patients requiring higher-level specialty services such as advanced cardiac, stroke, or trauma care may be transferred to larger regional centres including Hôpital de Chicoutimi.

Services & Specialties

24/7 emergency department, General and specialized care, Detoxification services (alcohol and drugs, without accommodation), Long-term care (CHSLD component), Bilingual services (French and English).

Amenities

• Contact hospital at (418) 276-1234 to confirm on-site amenities such as cafeteria, ATM, pharmacy, or Wi-Fi

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Tips Before You Go

• Call (418) 276-1234 ahead of arrival if your condition allows — staff can advise on wait times and whether your situation requires emergency care.
• For non-urgent health concerns, consider contacting a local CLSC or using Quebec's Info-Santé line (dial 811) to determine if an ER visit is necessary.
• If you require highly specialized care such as advanced cardiac intervention or complex trauma, be aware you may be transferred to Hôpital de Chicoutimi — ask staff about this possibility upon arrival.
• Bring a list of your current medications and any relevant medical history, as this smaller regional ER may have limited access to outside medical records.
• Arrive prepared for a wait, especially during evenings and weekends when volume tends to increase at community hospitals across Quebec.

What to Bring

• Quebec health insurance card (RAMQ card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications including dosages
• List of known allergies
• Any relevant medical records or test results
• Health insurance or supplemental coverage information
• Phone charger and entertainment for potential wait times
• A trusted support person if your condition allows

Parking

Specific parking details for Hôpital de Dolbeau-Mistassini are not confirmed in public sources. Contact the hospital directly at (418) 276-1234 for current parking availability and accessibility information.

Getting There

Dolbeau-Mistassini is a smaller municipality with limited public transit options. No confirmed transit routes serving the hospital directly were found. Patients without a vehicle are advised to contact the hospital at (418) 276-1234 or check with local municipal services for transportation assistance.

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.