Milk River Emergency Department to re-open

November 2, 2023

MILK RIVER – The Milk River Health Centre Emergency Department (ED) will resume 24/7 coverage at 8 a.m. tomorrow, Friday Nov. 3.

Physician coverage has been secured, ending the closure that began Tuesday, Oct. 31.

We are thankful for the support of surrounding healthcare centres and medical staff 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.