List of hospitals in Canada

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List of Hospitals in Canada

Canada is home to a comprehensive and publicly funded health care system, with hospitals playing a crucial role in delivering medical services to the population. This article provides an overview of the hospitals spread across the country, categorized by provinces and territories. Each hospital serves the community with a range of services, from emergency care to specialized treatments.

Hospitals by Province and Territory[edit | edit source]

Alberta[edit | edit source]

Alberta's health care system includes both public and private hospitals. Major facilities include the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary, one of the largest hospitals in Canada, and the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton, renowned for its research and specialized services.

British Columbia[edit | edit source]

In British Columbia, hospitals like the Vancouver General Hospital and the BC Children's Hospital provide a wide array of health services. These institutions are at the forefront of medical research and patient care in the province.

Manitoba[edit | edit source]

Manitoba's health care system includes facilities such as the Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg, the largest hospital in the province, offering specialized and emergency care.

New Brunswick[edit | edit source]

Hospitals in New Brunswick, like the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital and the Saint John Regional Hospital, provide essential health services to both urban and rural communities.

Newfoundland and Labrador[edit | edit source]

In Newfoundland and Labrador, the Health Sciences Centre (St. John's) is a key provider of tertiary health care services and is affiliated with Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Northwest Territories[edit | edit source]

The Stanton Territorial Hospital in Yellowknife is the primary health care facility in the Northwest Territories, offering a range of services to residents across the territory.

Nova Scotia[edit | edit source]

Nova Scotia's health care system includes the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre in Halifax, which serves as the principal referral hospital for the province and the region.

Nunavut[edit | edit source]

In Nunavut, the Qikiqtani General Hospital in Iqaluit provides medical services to the population of the territory, facing unique challenges due to its remote location.

Ontario[edit | edit source]

Ontario has a large number of hospitals, including the Toronto General Hospital, known for its cardiac and organ transplant programs, and the Hospital for Sick Children, one of the world's foremost pediatric health-care institutions.

Prince Edward Island[edit | edit source]

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (Charlottetown) is the main referral hospital for residents of Prince Edward Island, offering a range of medical services.

Quebec[edit | edit source]

Quebec's health care system features institutions like the Montreal General Hospital and the CHU Sainte-Justine, which provide specialized and general care to the population.

Saskatchewan[edit | edit source]

In Saskatchewan, the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon and the Regina General Hospital are key health care providers, offering a wide range of services.

Yukon[edit | edit source]

The Whitehorse General Hospital is the primary health care facility in Yukon, providing services to the entire territory.

See Also[edit | edit source]


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