1 emergency department · QC · Live as of 7:30 p.m. EDT
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Predicted average ER wait across Rivière-Ouelle over the next 12 hours, based on ERstat’s model. Use it to time a non-urgent visit for a quieter window.
Rivière-Ouelle ER Forecast — Next 12 Hours
Projected from typical wait patterns across Rivière-Ouelle ERs and the current average wait.
Based on historical wait patterns across Rivière-Ouelle emergency departments, here is when they tend to be quietest and busiest. Waits are typically longest in the early morning and shortest around midday.
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Rivière-Ouelle 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, 19 people are waiting across Rivière-Ouelle emergency departments.
Wait time data for Rivière-Ouelle 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 Rivière-Ouelle 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.
Check wait times on this page before leaving. ERstat updates every 5 minutes and shows all Rivière-Ouelle 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.
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