Verdun Hospital

Hôpital de Verdun is located at 4000 boulevard LaSalle, in the Verdun borough of Montréal, Québec. It belongs to the CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal network and is affiliated with Université de Montréal as a teaching hospital.

Services and Facilities

• It has around 244 beds, and provides a broad range of care: emergency services, general surgery, vascular surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, nephrology, urology, pneumology, neurology, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, ENT, radiology, dermatology.
• Outpatient and ambulatory services are present; there are clinics for diagnostics, imaging, laboratory services, and specialized medical follow-ups.
• The hospital is undergoing an expansion and modernization project: adding new units, upgrading patient rooms, improving infrastructure to meet modern standards and enhancing infection control.

Practical Notes for Patients

• Access: The main entrance at 4000 LaSalle Blvd will be closed until autumn 2025 because of construction; alternate entrances (emergency, other access points) are available. Parking and drop-off will be affected.
• Parking & Rates: There are several parking lots, some with hourly rates, some more moderate for frequent users; details vary depending on entrance used.
• Languages & patient services: Both French and English are used; for those whose first language is not French, services in other languages may be available.

Strengths & Role

• As a teaching hospital, Verdun contributes to medical education and clinical training through its affiliation with Université de Montréal.
• The modernization project will increase comfort, safety, and efficiency, particularly by adding many private or single-patient rooms and updated units.
• It serves a diverse urban population, including Verdun and neighbouring boroughs; its services are accessible by public transit.

Considerations for Users

• During ongoing construction, wayfinding and access may be confusing; check ahead which entrance to use.
• Wait times in emergency departments can vary; demand may be high depending on time of day. (ER is open 24h)
• Some renovated / new facilities may not yet be fully operational; expect transitions.