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Hôpital Santa Cabrini Ospedale operates a 24/7 emergency department with 38 working beds, serving east Montréal and the surrounding communities from its location in Little Italy at 5655 Rue Saint-Zotique Est. As a secondary trauma centre affiliated with the CIUSSS de l'Est-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, it offers a broad range of specialist services including oncology, surgery, and intensive care. The hospital is uniquely equipped to serve patients in French, English, and Italian, making it especially accessible to Montréal's Italian-speaking community.
Services & Specialties
24/7 Emergency Department (38 beds), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Secondary Trauma Centre, Cancer Centre, Breast Cancer Treatment Centre, Upper Digestive Surgery Centre, Bariatric Surgery Centre, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Hematology, Nephrology, Neurology, Palliative Care, Services in French, English, and Italian.
Amenities
On-site chapel open to patients and the community
BIXI bike-share station at the entrance (seasonal)
Cycling lane access on Rue Saint-Zotique
Entirely smoke-free facility including all grounds, parking areas, and vehicles
Services available in French, English, and Italian
Call ahead at 514-252-6000 if your situation allows — staff can advise whether the ER or a walk-in clinic is more appropriate for your needs.
Urgent and life-threatening cases are always prioritized; non-urgent walk-in patients may experience longer waits depending on department volume, which is common across Quebec hospitals.
If you or a family member speaks Italian, know that Santa Cabrini is one of the few Montréal hospitals with staff routinely serving patients in Italian — don't hesitate to request it.
Have your licence plate number ready before you park — the outdoor payment meter requires it and there is no dashboard ticket system.
Use the Passport Canada app to pay for and extend parking remotely, so you're not worrying about the meter while you're inside.
Arrive via Métro (Cadillac or de l'Assomption stations) to avoid parking altogether, especially during peak hours.
What to Bring
Provincial health insurance card (carte d'assurance maladie / RAMQ card)
Government-issued photo ID
List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
Any relevant medical history documents or recent test results
Contact information for your family doctor or specialist
Phone charger or portable battery pack
Snacks, water, and a warm layer for potentially long waits
Payment method for parking (or the Passport Canada app set up on your phone)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hôpital Santa Cabrini offer emergency services in Italian?
Yes. Santa Cabrini is one of Montréal's few hospitals that routinely provides services in Italian, in addition to French and English. This reflects the hospital's historic roots serving Montréal's Italian immigrant community in Little Italy.
How many beds does the Santa Cabrini emergency department have?
The emergency department at Hôpital Santa Cabrini has a working capacity of 38 beds and operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Is Hôpital Santa Cabrini a trauma centre?
Yes, Santa Cabrini is designated as a secondary trauma centre. It also has an on-site Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and a wide range of specialist services including oncology, thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, and neurology.
How do I pay for parking at Hôpital Santa Cabrini?
Parking is paid at an outdoor meter near the parking entrance on Rue Saint-Zotique Est. There is no dashboard ticket — you'll need your licence plate number. Parking is free for the first 2 hours, and you can also pay using the Passport Canada app on Android or iOS.
What is the phone number for Hôpital Santa Cabrini?
You can reach Hôpital Santa Cabrini Ospedale at 514-252-6000.
Which health authority manages Hôpital Santa Cabrini?
Since the 2015 reorganization of Quebec's health and social services, Hôpital Santa Cabrini falls under the jurisdiction of the CIUSSS de l'Est-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, which oversees healthcare for the eastern part of the island of Montréal.