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HÔPITAL DE GATINEAU

Gatineau, QC

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13h 13m

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Shortest wait Mondays 12pm avg ~6h 38m
Longest wait Thursdays 11pm avg ~15h 40m

Nearby Alternatives

HÔPITAL DE HULL

Gatineau · 7 km away

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HÔPITAL ET CHSLD DE PAPINEAU

Gatineau · 24 km away

5h 47m

HÔPITAL ET CHSLD DU PONTIAC

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HÔPITAL DE MANIWAKI

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2h 51m

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909 Boulevard La Vérendrye Ouest, Gatineau, QC (819) 966-6100 Hospital website

About HÔPITAL DE GATINEAU

Hôpital de Gatineau, located at 909 Boulevard La Vérendrye Ouest in Gatineau, QC, is a major regional hospital whose emergency department specializes in three priority populations: pregnant women and obstetric emergencies, children aged 0–17, and persons with urgent mental health needs. It is also the designated Centralized Psychiatric Emergency Service hub for the entire Outaouais region, serving approximately 380,000 residents. Adults with general urgent concerns not related to these specialties are typically directed to Hôpital de Hull or Hôpital de Papineau in Buckingham — confirm your presenting concern before visiting.

Services & Specialties

Obstetric and perinatal emergency care, Pediatric emergency care (ages 0–17), Centralized Psychiatric Emergency Service (regional hub for all of Outaouais), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Neonatology and maternity/perinatal care, Palliative care, Oncology (adult patients, Outaouais and Abitibi-Témiscamingue), General surgery, Internal medicine, Orthopedic surgery, Neurosurgery, Vascular surgery, ENT (ear, nose and throat) surgery, Anesthesiology, Obstetrics-gynecology, Geriatrics, Nephrology, Radiation oncology, Social pediatrics, Family medicine (McGill-affiliated training site).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Hôpital de Gatineau emergency department treat all adults?
No — the ED at Hôpital de Gatineau is specifically structured to serve three priority groups: pregnant women with obstetric emergencies, children and youth aged 0–17, and individuals with urgent psychiatric or mental health needs. Adult patients with other urgent medical concerns are directed to Hôpital de Hull or Hôpital de Papineau in Buckingham. If you are unsure, call 819-966-6100 before attending.
Is Hôpital de Gatineau the right place to go for a mental health crisis in the Outaouais region?
Yes. Hôpital de Gatineau is the designated Centralized Psychiatric Emergency Service for the entire Outaouais region. Whether you are in Gatineau or elsewhere in the region, this hospital is the appropriate facility for urgent psychiatric and mental health emergencies.
What hospital should I go to for a general adult emergency in Gatineau?
For general adult emergencies not related to obstetrics, pediatrics, or psychiatry, patients in the CISSS de l'Outaouais network are directed to Hôpital de Hull or Hôpital de Papineau (Buckingham). Call 819-966-6100 for guidance if you are uncertain which facility is best for your situation.
Does Hôpital de Gatineau offer services in English?
Yes. Both English and French services are available at Hôpital de Gatineau. You can communicate with clinical and administrative staff in either official language.
Is there parking at Hôpital de Gatineau, and how does it work?
Yes, paid on-site parking is available and managed by SPAQ (Société des Parcs Automobiles du Québec). Take a ticket at the entrance barrier and pay at indoor terminals or the exit. Payment is accepted by cash, debit, Visa, or Mastercard. Daily, weekly, and monthly passes are also available.
What specialized training and teaching programs are based at Hôpital de Gatineau?
Hôpital de Gatineau is a McGill University-accredited training site offering residency programs in Anesthesiology, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics-Gynecology, Pediatrics, and Psychiatry, as well as additional clinical training in Emergency Medicine, Geriatrics, Nephrology, Palliative Care, Radiation Oncology, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Social Pediatrics, ENT Surgery, and Vascular Surgery.

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