HÔPITAL DE SAINT-EUSTACHE

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About HÔPITAL DE SAINT-EUSTACHE

Hôpital de Saint-Eustache, located at 520 Boulevard Arthur-Sauvé in Saint-Eustache, QC, is a large regional hospital serving the Laurentides area with a 24/7 emergency department that sees more than 48,000 patients annually. As a designated secondary trauma centre with 35 functional stretchers, the ED is equipped to manage moderate-to-major trauma alongside a full spectrum of emergencies. Part of the CISSS des Laurentides network, this high-capacity facility offers broad specialist support including cardiology, oncology, maternal-child care, and renal dialysis on site.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department (35 stretchers), Secondary trauma centre (centre de traumatologie secondaire), Cardiology — electrophysiology, echocardiography (transthoracic, transesophageal, stress), ECG, dobutamine cardiac ultrasound, Oncology — Alain Germain Cancer Centre, Outpatient Renal Dialysis Centre (16,700+ treatments/year), MRI imaging, Intensive care unit, Operating rooms and endoscopy suites, Day surgery (4,000+ procedures/year), Breast cancer screening investigation reference centre (CRID) — Laurentides region, Maternal-child services — member of Réseau mère-enfant / CHU Sainte-Justine network, Voluntary pregnancy interruption (IVG) and contraception services, Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (MAPA), Ultrasound, Bilingual services (French and English).

Amenities

• ATM in hospital lobby (service fees apply)
• Electric vehicle charging stations — FLO network (FLO card required)
• Bilingual staff (French and English)
• On-site cancer centre (Alain Germain Cancer Centre)
• On-site renal dialysis centre

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Tips Before You Go

• With over 48,000 annual ER visits and 14,500+ ambulance arrivals, wait times can be significant — check real-time wait estimates before leaving home if your condition is not immediately life-threatening.
• As a secondary trauma centre, this ED is well-equipped for serious injuries; if you are in the Laurentides region and experiencing a major trauma, this is an appropriate destination.
• The hospital is part of the CISSS des Laurentides network — if you have a family doctor affiliated with this region, bring your health card and any relevant medical files to streamline your care.
• Bus routes 499, 88, 89, and 90 stop directly in front of the hospital — a practical option if driving or parking is a concern.
• If you need to pay for parking and don't have cash, note the ATM in the lobby charges a service fee; bring a bank card or cash to avoid surprises.

What to Bring

• Québec provincial health insurance card (RAMQ card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Any relevant medical records, recent test results, or referral letters
• Provincial drug insurance or private insurance card
• Phone charger or portable battery — waits can be lengthy
• Snacks and water for accompanying family members
• Comfortable clothing and a light jacket, as waiting areas can be cool

Parking

Parking areas are clearly marked throughout the hospital grounds. Electric vehicle charging stations on the FLO network are available in select parking areas — a FLO card is required. An ATM is located in the hospital lobby (service fees apply). Contact the hospital at 450-473-6811 to confirm current parking rates.

Getting There

The closest bus stop is 'Arthur-Sauvé / Devant L'Hôpital Saint-Eustache,' served by routes 499, 88, 89, and 90 via exo-Laurentides and regional carriers in the greater Montréal transit network.

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.