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Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus in Québec City is one of only three Level 1 Trauma Centres in the province of Quebec, offering 24/7 emergency and highly specialized care in traumatology, neurosciences, severe burns, spinal cord injuries, and blood diseases. Part of CHU de Québec – Université Laval, it is a large regional hospital serving patients from across Quebec, and is home to ÉVAQ, the provincial aeromedical evacuation service that transfers critically ill patients from remote areas. It is also one of only two hospitals in the Capitale-Nationale region offering emergency psychiatric services, making it a critical resource for complex and high-acuity cases.
Services & Specialties
24/7 Emergency Department, Level 1 Trauma Centre, Emergency Psychiatric Services, Neurosciences, Severe Burn Care, Spinal Cord Injury Care, Blood Diseases (Hematology), Intensive Care Unit, Aeromedical Patient Reception (ÉVAQ), Highly Specialized Surgical Services, Critical Care.
Amenities
Cafeteria on site
Convenience store / boutique on site
Accessible/disability parking
Wi-Fi available (CHU de Québec–Université Laval network)
This is a Level 1 Trauma Centre — if you or someone with you has suffered major trauma, a serious head or spinal injury, or severe burns, this is the appropriate facility in the Québec City region.
Emergency psychiatric services are available here, making it one of only two sites in Capitale-Nationale where you can receive a psychiatric emergency assessment.
Expect active construction activity on and around the campus as a major new hospital complex is being built — allow extra time for navigation and parking when visiting.
If you are travelling by bus, RTC routes 4, 290, 800, and 802 all stop directly in front of the hospital, making transit a convenient and reliable option.
Patients being transferred via aeromedical transport (ÉVAQ) from remote areas of Quebec or northern New Brunswick will arrive here — family members should contact the hospital directly for patient arrival information.
What to Bring
Provincial health insurance card (carte d'assurance maladie / RAMQ card)
Government-issued photo ID
List of current medications, including dosages
List of known allergies (medications, substances)
Any relevant medical history documents or recent test results
Private insurance information if applicable
Phone charger or portable battery
Snacks and water for a potentially long wait
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus a trauma centre?
Yes. Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus is one of only three Level 1 Trauma Centres in the entire province of Quebec. It is the designated major trauma centre for the Capitale-Nationale region and receives trauma patients from across Quebec, including via aeromedical transfer.
Does this hospital offer emergency psychiatric services?
Yes. Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus is one of only two hospitals in the Capitale-Nationale region that provides emergency psychiatric services. If you or someone you know is experiencing a psychiatric crisis, this is one of the appropriate facilities to attend in the Québec City area.
What is ÉVAQ and is it based at this hospital?
ÉVAQ (Évacuation aéromédicale du Québec) is Quebec's provincial aeromedical evacuation service, responsible for transporting critically ill or injured patients by air to specialized care. It is headquartered at Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus and serves patients across Quebec and northern New Brunswick.
Is there construction at Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus?
Yes. A major new hospital complex (NCH) is currently being built on the site, which will consolidate services from both Hôtel-Dieu de Québec and Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus. The new complex will include 700 inpatient beds, 30 operating rooms, and 60 emergency stretchers, with full completion planned for December 2031. Visitors should allow extra time for navigation due to ongoing construction.
How do I get to Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus by bus?
The hospital is directly accessible by public transit. The 'H. Enfant-Jésus' bus stop is less than 2 metres from the main entrance. RTC bus routes 4, 290, 800, and 802 all serve this stop. Passengers from the south shore of Québec City can also connect via Société de transport de Lévis.
What specialized services are available at this emergency department?
Beyond standard emergency care, Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus offers highly specialized emergency services including Level 1 trauma care, severe burn treatment, neurosciences, spinal cord injury care, hematology (blood diseases), emergency psychiatric assessment, and critical care. It is a university-affiliated hospital and part of CHU de Québec – Université Laval.