HÔPITAL DE MONT-LAURIER

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About HÔPITAL DE MONT-LAURIER

Hôpital de Mont-Laurier is the sole acute care hospital serving the vast Hautes-Laurentides territory in northern Quebec, operating as part of the CISSS des Laurentides network. With a 24/7 emergency department, 57 inpatient beds, and a broad range of outpatient specialties, this CHSGS (Centre hospitalier de soins généraux et spécialisés) functions as the primary regional referral centre for Mont-Laurier and surrounding rural communities. Residents across the upper Laurentians rely on this facility for emergency care, surgery, obstetrics, oncology, and much more.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency department, Intensive care, Obstetrics and gynecology unit, General and minor surgery, Cardiology, Internal medicine, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Neurology, Oncology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Pneumology / Respiratory therapy, Psychiatry and child psychiatry, Ophthalmology, ENT (ear, nose and throat), Urology, Vascular surgery, Anesthesiology, Hematology, Medical microbiology and infectiology, Diagnostic radiology and medical imaging, Physical rehabilitation and physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, Palliative and end-of-life care, Detoxification services, Abortion services, Support for victims of crime, On-site pharmacy, On-site test centre (by appointment, Mon–Fri 7:00–15:30).

Amenities

• On-site pharmacy
• On-site test centre (appointment required, Mon–Fri 7:00–15:30)
• Wheelchair-accessible parking
• Restrooms
• Air conditioning

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Tips Before You Go

• The emergency department has only 5 functional stretcher beds — it is a small ED serving a large rural territory, so wait times for non-urgent conditions can be significant. Arrive prepared for a potential wait.
• Note that blood draw (prélèvement) and specimen collection services have moved off-site to 790 rue de la Madone, Mont-Laurier. Do not go to the hospital for routine lab draws.
• Services at this hospital are offered primarily in French. If you require English-language care, contact the hospital in advance at 819-623-1234 to confirm availability.
• If you are a refugee claimant, some physicians at this hospital participate in the Federal Interim Health Program (PFSI/IFHP) — bring your IFHP documentation to your visit.
• For non-emergency needs, consider using the on-site test centre (appointment required) or the outpatient specialty clinics rather than the emergency department to reduce unnecessary ER congestion.

What to Bring

• Quebec health insurance card (carte d'assurance maladie / RAMQ card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Provincial or private insurance information if applicable
• IFHP/PFSI documentation if you are a refugee claimant
• Contact information for your family doctor or specialist
• Phone charger or portable battery pack for waits
• Snacks, water, and warm clothing — wait times can be lengthy

Parking

On-site patient and visitor parking is available at the hospital, including wheelchair-accessible spaces. Mont-Laurier is noted as one of the more affordable parking locations within the CISSS des Laurentides network. Contact the hospital at 819-623-1234 to confirm current rates.

Getting There

Mont-Laurier is a small northern Quebec city with no metro or commuter rail service. Most patients arrive by personal vehicle. Local taxi service may be available — contact local providers to confirm. If you require transportation assistance, ask hospital staff about patient transport options.

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.