HÔPITAL DE SAINT-GEORGES

Location & Access

1515 17E Rue, Saint-Georges, QC G5Y 4T8

Paid parking is available on-site using pay stations (horodateurs) at the entrance. For parking inquiries, contact the parking office by email at stationnement.cisssca@ssss.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 418-228-2031, ext. 37930.

Public transit to the hospital is available via Transport collectif de Beauce (☎ 418-397-6666). Reservations must be made at least one business day in advance before 11:00 a.m., as seating is limited.

About HÔPITAL DE SAINT-GEORGES

Hôpital de Saint-Georges is a 155-bed general and specialized care hospital (CHSGS) serving Saint-Georges and the broader southern Chaudière-Appalaches region, with a 21-stretcher emergency department open around the clock every day of the year. As a regional reference hospital affiliated with Université Laval and part of the CISSS de Chaudière-Appalaches, it provides a wide range of services including cardiology, surgery, psychiatry, pediatrics, and stroke management. Patients with serious or complex medical needs in the Beauce area should go directly to this facility, which operates as the primary high-capacity emergency centre for the region.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department (21 stretcher bays), Cardiology unit, Stroke management, General and specialized surgery, Mother-child and pediatrics unit, Endoscopy unit, Breast Clinic (Clinique du sein), Hemodialysis, Psychiatry services, Wound care and dressing changes, Outpatient and rehabilitation services, Detoxification services (without accommodation), Contraception services, Nursing consultations, Wheelchair rental, Social adaptation services, Clinical training (university-affiliated).

Amenities

• Cafeteria (located on the ground floor / rez-de-chaussée)
• Services offered in both French and English

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. As a general guideline, mid-morning on weekdays (Tuesday through Thursday) tends to be less busy than evenings, weekends, and Monday mornings at most Canadian hospital ERs.

Busier times: No historical wait time data is currently available. Evenings (5–10 p.m.), weekends, and holidays are typically the busiest periods at most regional ERs, as walk-in clinics and family doctors are closed and more patients turn to the emergency department.

Tips Before You Go

• Call 418-228-2031 before visiting to confirm specific service availability or to book a telephone appointment — phone booking is available 24/7.
• If you are using public transit via Transport collectif de Beauce, make your reservation by 11:00 a.m. the day before your visit to guarantee a spot.
• The hospital is a large regional facility; for non-life-threatening concerns, consider calling 811 (Info-Santé) first to determine the most appropriate level of care.
• Parking is paid and metered — bring a payment method for the pay stations, or contact ext. 37930 for parking assistance.
• The emergency department has 21 stretcher bays and serves the entire southern Chaudière-Appalaches area, so peak periods can be busy — arriving during off-peak hours (mid-morning on weekdays) may reduce your wait.

What to Bring

• Valid provincial health insurance card (carte d'assurance maladie / RAMQ card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of all current medications, including dosages
• List of known allergies
• Any relevant medical records, recent test results, or referral letters
• Contact information for your family doctor or GMF
• Payment method for paid parking
• Comfortable clothing, phone charger, and something to read in case of a wait

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.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.