Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec is the city's largest institution and incorporates the teaching hospitals Pavillon CHUL in Ste-Foy and Pavillon Hôtel-Dieu, the main hospital in Vieux-Québec.

If you don't have a major emergency but require medical assistance, you can walk into the Jeffery Hale Hospital. The city's only English-speaking hospital and mainly a long-term-care facility, it's open 24 hours. For an English-speaking doctor or dentist, call Jeffery Hale Community Services for a referral, weekdays 8:30-4:30.

Dr. Pierre Auger operates his dental practice on weekdays; both he and his receptionist speak English. Call for an appointment.

Pharmacie Brunet, north of Québec City in the Charlesbourg district, is open daily 8 AM-10:30 PM. Most outlets of the big pharmacy chains in the region (including Jean Coutu, Racine, Brunet, and Uniprix) are open every day and offer free delivery.

Doctors & Dentists

Dr. Pierre Auger (1330 av. Maguire, Room 204, Sillery. 418/527-2516). Jeffery Hale Hospital (1250 chemin Ste-Foy, St-Sacrement. 418/684-2252). Jeffery Hale Community Services (418/684-5333).

Emergency Services

Distress Center (418/688-4240). Fire (911). Police (911). Poison Center (418/656-8090). Provincial police (418/310-4141). Suicide Prevention Line (418/683-4588).

Hospitals

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec, Pavillon CHUL (2705 blvd. Laurier, Ste-Foy. 418/656-4141; 418/654-2114 emergencies). Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec, Pavillon Hôtel-Dieu (11 côte du Palais, Upper Town. 418/691-5151; 418/691-5042 emergencies).

Late-Night Pharmacy

Pharmacie Brunet (Les Galeries Charlesbourg, av., re, av., re, Charlesbourg. 418/623-1571).