Hôpital Charles-Le Moyne

Hôpital Charles-Le Moyne is located at 3120 boulevard Taschereau, Greenfield Park, Longueuil, Québec, on the south shore of Montreal. It is part of the CISSS de la Montérégie-Centre and is a designated university health centre affiliated with Université de Sherbrooke.

Services and Scope

• The hospital has 571 beds and employs over 3,500 staff, including nearly 500 physicians. It provides both general and specialized services, with certain ultra-specialized programs.
• Among its specialized services are cancer care, neurosurgery, pediatric care, trauma care, neurobiology, and medical-surgical specialties.
• Obstetrics and newborn care are provided, with support for pain relief, rooming-in, and breastfeeding.
• Ambulatory clinics, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, and outpatient follow-ups are available.

Practical Information for Patients

• Visiting hours are daily from 2:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; patients may have two visitors (excluding informal caregivers), children 12 and under when accompanied by an adult. Some units have family lounges.
• Parking policy: first 0–120 minutes are free; then escalating rates up to a daily maximum; monthly passes also available. The parking lot is near the emergency department.
• Public transit access is via the RTL (Réseau de transport de Longueuil).
• Patient admission: ground-floor admission office, near elevators; outside office hours, entry via Emergency department. Required documents include valid health insurance and insurance/policy information for private or semi-private room allocation.

Strengths & Role

• As a university hospital, Charles-Le Moyne plays a major role in medical teaching, clinical research, and innovative health interventions.
• Regional cancer centre: supports comprehensive cancer care for the Montérégie region.
• Trauma services (regional or secondary trauma center) ensure capacity to treat serious injuries.

Considerations for Users

• Because of its large catchment area and wide scope of services, wait times (especially for specialized or ultra-specialized care) may vary; planning ahead and confirming appointment details is advised.
• Parking rates and availability may become limiting during peak hours; arriving early or considering transit may help mitigate delays.
• Visiting rules or allowed visitors may differ depending on the health status of the patient or specific care unit.