Physician coverage found: Lac La Biche emergency department to remain open

November 2, 2023

LAC LA BICHE— Physician coverage has been found for the emergency department (ED) at the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre from 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2 to 8 a.m., Friday, Nov. 3. The emergency department will remain open and available to area residents in need of urgent care during these times. 
 
The previous Public Service Announcement issued Nov. 1 stated that the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre would be temporarily without on-site physician coverage during these times, but this is now being rescinded.
We are grateful for the support of our healthcare teams and would like to thank the community for their patience and understanding.

Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our current focus is on reducing emergency department wait-times, improving EMS response times, increasing access to surgeries, and improving patient flow.