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Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital

Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital is a community hospital located in the Village of Tatamagouche.

Contact

902-657-2382

Urgent Treatment Centre

You can learn more about the Lillian Fraser Memorial Urgent Treatment Centre including hours of operation and how to make an appointment here.

Visiting Hours

Visitors are welcome daily between the hours of 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Please check with nursing staff, if you want to visit outside of the standard visiting hours. 

*Learn more about NSHA's Family Presence Policy, which welcomes up to two people named by the patient to be their family or primary support person/people.

Parking

Free parking.

WiFi and Internet Access

Free public WiFi.

Semi-private and Private Rooms in Nova Scotia Hospitals

  • Private room: Includes one bed and one washroom. You can find current rates here.
  • Semi-private room: Includes two beds separated by curtains and one washroom. You can find current rates here.

Space in our private and semi-private rooms is limited. The sooner we have your insurance information the more likely we are to be able to accommodate your request.

When the booking clerk calls with your hospital admission date, let them know you are interested in a private or semi-private room.

When you are admitted, be sure to have your private insurance card with you and let the admitting clerk know you have requested a private or semi-private room.TV & Phone in your Room

You can find updated information about costs associated with semi-private and private Rooms in the hospital here.

Fees and Bill Payments

You can find updated information about fees and bill payments for Canadians and out of country patients here.

TV and Phone in Your Room

During your stay, television and telephone service is available in your room. These services are provided free of charge to inpatients. 

Inpatient Meals

During your stay, you will receive breakfast, lunch and supper daily. An on-site kitchen provides a full range of dietary services to inpatients.  

Spiritual Spaces and Quiet Rooms

Clergy representatives from all denominations visit on a regular basis. If you wish to see or speak with a Clergy member in the meantime, please ask any member of the nursing staff for assistance.  

Auxiliary

The Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital Auxiliary has approximately 48 members and raises funds to help purchase items for the local hospital.

We have three major fundraisers per year. Since 2010 we have purchased over $75,000 worth of equipment for the Hospital. Currently we are working towards building a Healing Garden at the Hospital. This space will be a safe outdoor area for patients, family and healthcare providers to relax in the fresh air.

For more information on becoming part of our Auxiliary please email our President, Susan Stewart

Service Statuses

Disruption

Urgent Treatment Centres

The Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital Urgent Treatment Centre in Tatamagouche is closed Friday, Nov. 22 to Monday, Nov. 25.

Blood Collection Location

Specimen Testing Dropoff Site

Urgent Treatment Centre

thu Nov 21 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
fri Nov 22 Closed
sat Nov 23 Closed
sun Nov 24 Closed
mon Nov 25 Closed
tue Nov 26 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
wed Nov 27 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Hours are subject to change. Call 902-657-2385 for up-to-date hours.

Patients will be seen by appointment only.

Please note, there are a specific number of appointments available each day.

To book an appointment call 902-657-2385 during hours of operation or visit in person during hours of operation.

When you call, we will ask you questions about what has led you to request an appointment, then we will do one of the following:

  • Book an appointment for that day.
  • Book an appointment for the next day we are open.
  • Advise you to continue on to the nearest Emergency Department or call 911.
  • Advise you to make an appointment with your family doctor or nurse practitioner.
  • If you do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner, encourage you to register on the Need a Family Practice Registry. To register go to  or call 811.
  • If already on the Need a Family Practice Registry, we encourage you to call and book an appointment at a Primary Care Clinic in your community if available. VirtualCareNS may also be an option for you. 

If appointments are fully booked for the day, we ask that you call back or attend in person the next day the UTC is open to book an appointment. If you require emergent care for a life-threatening illness or injury, please call 911. You can also call 811 to speak with a registered nurse.

Water Testing Dropoff Site

thu Nov 21 7:30 am - 10:00 am
fri Nov 22 Closed
sat Nov 23 Closed
sun Nov 24 Closed
mon Nov 25 7:30 am - 10:00 am
tue Nov 26 7:30 am - 10:00 am
wed Nov 27 7:30 am - 10:00 am

(902) 657-0211 x128

Samples must be collected using the water testing bottles provided by NS Health. E.Coli & Coliform testing is a white top 100 ML bottle / Chemical & Mineral testing is a black top 200 ML bottle

Sample Bottle Pick-Up for Water Testing

Front desk registration

Clinics, Programs and Services

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Offered at 26 locations

The ECG/EKG is an abbreviation for electrocardiogram.  It is a simple and painless test that checks your heart rhythm and electrical activity.

How do I cancel/change my appointment? 

If you...

Topics

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-657-2382

A referral (requisition) from your doctor and an appointment are required for an EKG.

Patients with requisitions for EKGs can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca

Nutrition Education and Counselling (Dietitians)

Offered at 22 locations

The following lists include some of the programs that are led by clinical dietitians. Please note that programs may vary by location. Please contact one of the locations listed below...

thu Nov 21 Unavailable
fri Nov 22 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
sat Nov 23 Unavailable
sun Nov 24 Unavailable
mon Nov 25 Unavailable
tue Nov 26 Unavailable
wed Nov 27 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Contact

Tel: 902-657-3523x3

Physiotherapy

Offered at 39 locations

Physiotherapy is the health care profession dedicated to enhancing and restoring your mobility through a variety of hands-on treatments, education and exercise prescription.

Physiotherapists are university-educated experts who can help...

Contact us for more information on how to access physiotherapy at this location.

Tel: 902-657-0211x148
Fax: 902-657-3513 

X-Ray

Offered at 41 locations

An x-ray takes images of internal body structures (bones and soft tissue) to help see an injury or disease. The x-ray using energy sources such as the high frequency electromagnetic...

thu Nov 21 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
fri Nov 22 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
sat Nov 23 Unavailable
sun Nov 24 Unavailable
mon Nov 25 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
tue Nov 26 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
wed Nov 27 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.

General inquiries:
Tel: 902-657-2382

Service Statuses

Auxiliaries and Foundations

Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital Auxiliary

This organization is not administered by Nova Scotia Health. Contact the organization directly for more information.

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Answer a few quick questions to receive personalized instructions for accessing Nova Scotia Health's primary care options near you including in-person, virtual and telephone options.

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If this is a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1 for immediate assistance

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