HÔPITAL DU SAINT-SACREMENT

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About HÔPITAL DU SAINT-SACREMENT

Hôpital du Saint-Sacrement operates a 24/7 emergency department at 1050 Chemin Sainte-Foy in Québec City, serving the Saint-Sacrement and Montcalm neighbourhoods as part of the CHU de Québec–Université Laval academic hospital network. The facility is particularly renowned for its specialized care in ophthalmology and breast disease (sénologie), making it a regional referral destination for those specialties. As a university-affiliated teaching hospital, patients here receive care from experienced physicians supported by medical residents and students; those requiring trauma, cardiac, stroke, or major pediatric intervention may be transferred to other CHU de Québec sites better equipped for those needs.

Services & Specialties

24/7 emergency department, Ophthalmology (Centre universitaire d'ophtalmologie – CUO), Ophthalmic surgery and injection clinic, Breast disease centre (Centre des maladies du sein / Sénologie), Day surgery, Geriatric short-stay unit (UCDG – by ED physician referral), Outpatient psychiatric clinic, Dermatology, Medical electrophysiology, Ultrasound (échographie), Centre d'excellence sur le vieillissement de Québec (CEVQ), University teaching and medical research.

Amenities

• Cafeteria on-site
• ATM (guichet automatique)
• On-site paid parking (first 2 hours free)
• Wheelchair accessibility
• Elevator access
• Bilingual services (primarily French; some units in English)

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Tips Before You Go

• This hospital is a regional leader in ophthalmology — if you have an urgent eye emergency in Québec City, this is one of the best-equipped ERs to handle it.
• Services are provided primarily in French; if you require English-language care, inform staff upon arrival and they will do their best to accommodate you.
• As a university teaching hospital, you may be assessed by medical residents or students — this is normal and your care team remains supervised by attending physicians.
• Patients with suspected stroke, major trauma, cardiac emergencies, or critical pediatric needs may be stabilized and transferred to another CHU de Québec site; don't hesitate to ask staff about the most appropriate facility for your condition.
• Parking is free for the first 2 hours, which covers many shorter ER visits — bring change or a payment method in case your visit runs longer.

What to Bring

• Provincial health insurance card (carte d'assurance maladie / RAMQ card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications and dosages
• List of known allergies
• Any relevant medical records, referral letters, or recent test results
• Personal health insurance or supplemental coverage information
• Comfortable clothing and a warm layer (waiting areas can be cool)
• A fully charged phone or a book to pass wait time

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.