Montréal, QC
3650 St Urbain, Montréal, QC H2X 2P4
Parking is available at the MUHC Glen Site via Boulevard Décarie, with both underground (P1) and surface lots. There are 38 accessible spaces for vehicles with a handicap permit on the P1 level. To reach the emergency department, follow the red ramp from Boulevard Décarie and look for 'URGENCE / EMERGENCY' signage — a dedicated drop-off area is reserved for ER visitors. Payment is accepted by cash, credit, or debit at automated machines on each level or at the parking customer service desk on the RC level. Frequent visitor passes are available for outpatients attending at least 10 times per month. Rates are updated each April 1st per Quebec government schedule.
The MUHC Glen Site is directly connected to Vendôme Station via a 35-metre underground tunnel, linking the hospital to both the Montréal Metro network and three commuter rail lines: Saint-Jérôme, Candiac, and Vaudreuil-Hudson. Multiple STM bus routes also serve the area. Cyclists have access to reserved bike paths connecting to the Décarie and de Maisonneuve Boulevard bike paths, with 330 bike racks on site.
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The Montréal Chest Institute (MCI), part of the McGill University Health Centre at the Glen Site in Montréal, QC, is a specialized adult hospital dedicated to the investigation, treatment, and research of pulmonary and respiratory diseases. The Respiratory Day Hospital provides emergency drop-in and acute treatment services for patients with respiratory conditions, supported by intensive care, ambulatory clinics, and a multidisciplinary team including respirologists, infectious disease specialists, and physiotherapists. Adults experiencing serious respiratory issues such as severe asthma, COPD exacerbations, lung cancer complications, or acute respiratory failure are best served here, with direct access to the broader MUHC adult emergency department on site.
Respiratory emergency drop-in and acute treatment, Respiratory intensive care unit (ICU), Mechanical ventilation weaning and non-invasive ventilation, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) care, Asthma diagnosis and treatment, Tuberculosis investigation and treatment, Cystic fibrosis program, Lung cancer diagnosis and management, Sleep disorder assessment, Pulmonary function testing including exercise testing, Neuromuscular respiratory disorders program, Quebec National Program for Home Ventilatory Assistance, Tobacco Treatment and Smoking Cessation Clinic, Respiratory therapy, Long-term respiratory care, Adult emergency department access (on-site, MUHC Glen Site), Medical imaging (on-site), Ambulatory and outpatient respiratory clinics.
Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. Generally, mid-morning on weekdays (Tuesday through Thursday) tends to be less busy than weekend afternoons or evenings at most hospital emergency departments. For non-life-threatening respiratory concerns, calling ahead or using outpatient clinic options when available may reduce wait times.
Busier times: No historical data is available to identify specific peak periods. As with most hospital emergency departments in Montréal, Monday mornings and weekend evenings typically see higher patient volumes. Avoid visiting during rush hour if possible, as parking and transit access near the Glen Site can be congested.
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.
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