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About HÔPITAL ET CHSLD MÉMORIAL DE WAKEFIELD / WAKEFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Wakefield Memorial Hospital (Hôpital Mémorial de Wakefield) is a bilingual community hospital located in La Pêche (Wakefield), QC, serving the rural communities of the Vallée-de-la-Gatineau and surrounding Outaouais region. Its 24/7 emergency department provides primary acute care, with services including emergency medicine, radiography, biomedical analysis, mental health support, and specialized care for victims of sexual assault. As a community-level hospital affiliated with McGill University and the CISSS de l'Outaouais, it is best suited for non-life-threatening emergencies and primary acute care; patients with complex cardiac, stroke, or high-level trauma needs may be stabilized and transferred to a larger regional centre.
Services & Specialties
24/7 Emergency care, Inpatient acute care, Outpatient clinics, Radiography (X-ray), Biomedical analysis (laboratory services), Outpatient physiotherapy, Mental health services, Specialized services for victims of sexual assault (adults and children, 24/7), Support for victims of criminal acts, Family medicine, Pre- and post-natal care, Minor procedures (e.g., IUD insertion, endometrial biopsy), Addiction prevention and detoxification services, Needle/injection material distribution, Long-term care (CHSLD component for non-autonomous elderly residents), Bilingual services (French and English).
Amenities
On-site paid parking
Bilingual services (French and English)
Contact hospital directly at 819-459-1112 to confirm cafeteria, ATM, or pharmacy availability
This is a small rural community hospital — for complex emergencies such as major cardiac events, stroke, or severe trauma, you may be stabilized here and transferred to a larger regional centre like the Hôpital de Gatineau.
Patients without a family doctor can access services through the access desk by calling 819-459-1112, extension 332996.
For lab work, ECG, or radiography inquiries, call 819-776-6116 directly to confirm availability and avoid unnecessary wait times.
The hospital is accessible primarily by car; if travelling from Gatineau or Ottawa, plan for approximately a 20–30 minute drive and confirm any transit options in advance.
If you have mobility limitations, call ahead at 819-459-1112 — the facility has approximately 30 steps at certain entry points, and staff can direct you to the most accessible entrance.
What to Bring
Provincial health card (RAMQ card)
Government-issued photo ID
List of current medications and dosages
Any relevant medical history documents or recent test results
Emergency contact information
Payment method for parking fees
Snacks and water (amenities may be limited at this small rural facility)
A book, phone charger, or other entertainment in case of wait times
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Wakefield Memorial Hospital have a 24/7 emergency department?
Yes, the emergency department at Wakefield Memorial Hospital operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, serving the La Pêche and Vallée-de-la-Gatineau communities.
Does Wakefield Memorial Hospital offer services in English?
Yes. The hospital is a bilingual facility and provides services in both French and English, making it one of the few fully bilingual hospitals in the Outaouais region.
Can I access sexual assault support services at this hospital?
Yes. Wakefield Memorial Hospital offers specialized services for victims of sexual assault for both adults and children, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
What should I do if I need care but don't have a family doctor?
Patients without a family doctor can contact the hospital's access desk by calling 819-459-1112, extension 332996, to be directed to appropriate services.
Is Wakefield Memorial Hospital a trauma centre?
No. Wakefield Memorial is a community-level primary care hospital with no formal trauma centre designation. Patients with serious trauma, major cardiac events, or stroke may be stabilized here and then transferred to a larger regional hospital such as the Hôpital de Gatineau.
Is Wakefield Memorial Hospital affiliated with a university?
Yes. The hospital is affiliated with McGill University and is part of the CISSS de l'Outaouais. It hosts McGill Family Medicine training rotations, giving learners exposure to emergency care, long-term care, minor procedures, and prenatal/postnatal care.