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Hôpital du Suroît is a large regional hospital and general and specialized care centre serving the Suroît region of Montérégie-Ouest in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec. Operating 24/7 with 32 functional emergency stretcher bays, it offers a full spectrum of emergency, intensive care, surgical, obstetric, oncology, and psychiatric services. Patients across the greater Suroît region rely on this hospital as their primary destination for urgent and emergent care, including complex and high-risk cases.
Services & Specialties
Emergency department (24/7, 32 stretcher bays), Intensive care unit, General surgery, Obstetrics and mother-child centre, Pediatrics, Oncology and chemotherapy (12 chairs, ~4,300 treatments/year), Hemodialysis, Inpatient psychiatry and mental health consultations, Detoxification and addiction services, Geriatrics and short-term geriatric unit, Palliative care support services, Physical rehabilitation, Sleep laboratory, Medical electrophysiology, High-risk pregnancy (GARE) clinic, Sexual assault designated care centre (ages 16–17), Federal Interim Health Program (PFSI), Perinatal bereavement support, Spiritual care services, Needle exchange and syringe disposal program.
Amenities
L'Estaminet cafeteria (2nd floor, Block A) — weekday and weekend hours available
ATM in the main lobby near the Emergency department, accessible 24/7
Spiritual care team available three days per week; chapel and faith-based visits on request
TV rental service available daily (fees paid directly to rental manager)
In-room meal service for inpatients three times daily via Dietetics department
Mobile phones and WiFi-enabled laptops are not permitted inside the hospital
Always bring your Quebec health insurance card (RAMQ card) — without it, you may need to pay out of pocket and request reimbursement later.
ER access is restricted to the patient and immediate family only; plan accordingly if bringing support.
Parking under 2 hours is free, which covers many urgent but less serious ER visits — have change or a card ready for longer stays.
For non-emergency specialist services like electrophysiology or the short-term geriatric unit, a doctor's referral or prescription is required.
If you are discharged, arrange your own transportation home in advance — the hospital does not provide transport, and you must leave within 1–2 hours of discharge.
What to Bring
Quebec 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 or recent test results
Health insurance information (if applicable, e.g., private or federal coverage)
Payment method for parking
Comfortable clothing and a book or phone charger for potentially long waits
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hôpital du Suroît offer emergency care around the clock?
Yes. The emergency department at Hôpital du Suroît is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with 32 functional stretcher bays to serve the Suroît region.
Can I give birth at Hôpital du Suroît?
Yes. The hospital has a Mother-Child Centre offering obstetrics and pediatric services, including support for families experiencing perinatal bereavement. A high-risk pregnancy (GARE) clinic is also available.
Does Hôpital du Suroît offer cancer treatment?
Yes. The oncology unit operates 12 chemotherapy chairs and administers approximately 4,300 chemotherapy treatments per year. The hospital also has agreements with university networks for specialized oncology expertise.
Are mental health and psychiatric services available at this hospital?
Yes. Hôpital du Suroît has an inpatient psychiatric unit and offers mental health consultations for patients with severe conditions such as major depressive disorder. Detoxification and addiction services are also available on site.
Is parking free at Hôpital du Suroît?
Parking is free for visits under 2 hours. Longer stays are charged at $6 for 2–4 hours, $10 for 4–24 hours, $45 for 7 days, or $90 for 31 days.
Are services offered in English at Hôpital du Suroît?
Yes. While Hôpital du Suroît is a French-language facility, services are offered in both French and English to accommodate patients across the region.