La Pocatière ER Wait Times

1 emergency department · QC · Live as of 12:00 a.m. EST

Shortest in La Pocatière if you leave now

Avg 28m · 4 waiting

In an emergency, call 911.

Hôpital Notre-Dame-de-Fatima

24/7 · 1201 6E Avenue

1h 51m

La Pocatière ER Wait Forecast

Predicted average ER wait across La Pocatière over the next 12 hours, based on ERstat’s model. Use it to time a non-urgent visit for a quieter window.

La Pocatière ER forecast, next 12 hours

28m
12am
25m
1am
16m
2am
16m
3am
15m
4am
15m
5am
20m
6am
19m
7am
18m
8am
15m
9am
22m
10am
33m
11am

Projected from typical wait patterns across La Pocatière ERs and the current average wait.

Best Time to Visit an ER in La Pocatière

Based on historical wait patterns across La Pocatière emergency departments, here is when they tend to be quietest and busiest. Waits are typically longest in the early morning and shortest around midday.

Shortest wait Tuesdays 3am avg ~59m
Longest wait Mondays 6pm avg ~4h 48m

Nearby ERs Outside La Pocatière

Hôtel-Dieu de Montmagny

Montmagny · 62 km away

48m

Hôpital de La Malbaie

La Malbaie · 33 km away

51m

Hôpital de Baie-Saint-Paul

Baie-Saint-Paul · 37 km away

1h 20m

Hôpital régional du Grand-Portage

Rivière-Du-Loup · 62 km away

2h 31m

Emergency Rooms in La Pocatière

La Pocatière has 1 emergency department: 1 open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 1 of 1 currently has live wait time data. Right now, 4 people are waiting across La Pocatière emergency departments.

Wait time data for La Pocatière is sourced from Santé Québec (Index santé) and updates as frequently as every 15 minutes. ERstat displays the estimated time from triage registration to being seen by a physician.

All emergency departments in La Pocatière use the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) to prioritize patients. Patients with more serious conditions are always seen first, regardless of arrival time or displayed wait. A shorter posted wait does not guarantee a shorter visit. It depends on the severity of your condition relative to other patients in the department.

Tips for Visiting an ER in La Pocatière

Check wait times on this page before leaving. ERstat updates every 5 minutes and shows all La Pocatière ERs sorted from shortest to longest wait. Each hospital page includes a 12-hour forecast chart and a “Best Time to Visit” pattern based on historical data.

If your condition is not life-threatening, consider whether a walk-in clinic, urgent care centre, or pharmacist could help instead. Quebec pharmacists can assess and prescribe for many common conditions with no appointment needed. See what your pharmacist can treat →

Not sure if you need the ER? Call 811 to speak with a registered nurse. Free, confidential, available 24/7.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency (chest pain, difficulty breathing, stroke symptoms, severe bleeding, or loss of consciousness), call 911 immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the shortest ER wait time in La Pocatière right now?
The shortest ER wait time in La Pocatière right now is at HÔPITAL NOTRE-DAME-DE-FATIMA with an estimated wait of 28m. Wait times update every 15 minutes on ERstat.
How many emergency departments are in La Pocatière?
La Pocatière has 1 emergency department, 1 of which operates 24/7. 1 currently has live wait time data available on ERstat.
How can I check ER wait times in La Pocatière?
ERstat tracks live ER wait times for all La Pocatière hospitals using data from Santé Québec (Index santé). Visit erstat.ca or check this page for current wait times, sorted from shortest to longest. Each hospital page includes a 12-hour forecast and a best time to visit pattern based on historical data.
What is the average ER wait time in La Pocatière?
Right now the shortest ER wait in La Pocatière is 28m at HÔPITAL NOTRE-DAME-DE-FATIMA. The average across La Pocatière's reporting emergency departments is about 28m, but waits vary widely, and checking the live board and choosing the shortest can save hours. The average shifts through the day; overnight tends to run longer than midday.
Should I go to the ER with the shortest wait time?
Not necessarily. All Canadian emergency departments use triage: patients with more serious conditions are seen first regardless of arrival time. A hospital with a longer posted wait may still see you faster if your condition is urgent. For non-emergencies, consider a walk-in clinic, urgent care, or pharmacist visit instead.
Where does ERstat get La Pocatière ER wait time data?
ERstat sources La Pocatière wait time data from Santé Québec (Index santé). Data updates as frequently as every 15 minutes.
What if all La Pocatière ERs have long wait times?
ERstat shows nearby emergency departments outside La Pocatière with current wait times and driving distance. You can also call 811 to speak with a registered nurse who can help you decide where to go. For non-emergency conditions, a pharmacist or walk-in clinic may be able to help with no wait.

View all Quebec ER wait times

How does Quebec grade on ER data transparency?

More Cities in Quebec

Work at an ER? Report your wait times. Free, takes 30 seconds.

Hospital administrator? Manage your ER listing on ERstat.

Not sure you need the ER? · What your pharmacist can treat

Hospital wait times across Canada →