HÔPITAL DE HULL

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About HÔPITAL DE HULL

Hôpital de Hull, located at 116 Boulevard Lionel-Émond in Gatineau, Quebec, is the Outaouais region's secondary regional trauma centre and primary hub for cardiac intervention, including the regional referral centre for primary angioplasty in acute myocardial infarction cases. As a large, high-capacity facility affiliated with McGill University, it serves a population of over 275,000 in western Quebec and draws complex cases from across the region. Patients requiring emergency cardiac care, trauma stabilization, or specialized inpatient services such as intensive care, hemodialysis, or mental health admission should consider this facility.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department (25 stretcher bays), Secondary regional trauma care, Cardiology and tertiary cardiac care, Hemodynamics — regional primary angioplasty referral centre, Outaouais Heart Failure Clinic (CICO), Cardiac rehabilitation and secondary prevention, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Hemodialysis services, Mental health inpatient unit, Palliative care, Obstetrics and gynecology, Pediatrics, General surgery, Internal medicine, Anesthesiology, Orthopedic surgery, Neurosurgery, Vascular surgery, ENT surgery, Radiation oncology, Geriatrics, Nephrology, Psychiatry, McGill University–affiliated medical teaching site.

Amenities

• Visiting hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (general wards)
• Palliative care: open visiting hours at any time
• Wheelchair accessible
• On-site parking
• Contact 819-966-6200 to confirm cafeteria, pharmacy, ATM, or Wi-Fi availability

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Tips Before You Go

• Call the emergency line at 819-966-6222 if you are unsure whether your situation requires an immediate visit — staff can help you assess urgency.
• Hôpital de Hull is primarily a French-language facility. English-speaking patients should be aware that phone systems and signage may default to French; requesting English-language service is your right under Quebec law.
• The ED has 25 stretcher bays and serves a large regional population — expect potential wait times during peak periods. If your condition is non-urgent, consider whether a local CLSC or walk-in clinic may be more appropriate.
• Take STO bus route 85 for direct access to the emergency entrance, avoiding parking costs and traffic, especially during busy periods.
• If you are referred or self-presenting for a cardiac emergency, this hospital is the Outaouais region's designated primary angioplasty centre — it is the appropriate destination for suspected heart attacks in the region.
• Formal recommendations have been made to improve triage visibility and reassessment frequency at this ED — if your condition worsens while waiting, proactively alert triage staff rather than waiting to be called.

What to Bring

• Quebec health insurance card (RAMQ card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications, dosages, and prescribing physicians
• List of known allergies (medications, latex, food)
• Provincial drug insurance card or private insurance information
• Contact information for your family doctor or specialist
• Phone charger or portable battery pack for long waits
• Snacks, water, and a change of clothes if accompanying a patient for an extended stay

Parking

On-site parking is available at Hôpital de Hull. Specific pricing is not confirmed in official sources — patient reviews note that costs can be significant. Verify current rates on-site or by calling the hospital at 819-966-6200 before your visit.

Getting There

Hôpital de Hull is accessible by public transit via the Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO). Bus route 85 is reported to stop directly in front of the emergency entrance on Boulevard Lionel-Émond, making it a convenient option for patients without a vehicle.

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.