November 17, 2023
CORONATION – Due to gaps in physician coverage, the Coronation Hospital and Care Centre Emergency Department (ED) will be temporarily closed over the following dates and times:
These closures are a temporary measure, and we continue to seek locum coverage. Should any of these gaps be filled, the service will be restored, and the community will be notified.
Nursing staff will remain at the site to assess any patients who present to the ED. They will provide first aid where needed and refer patients to alternate care facilities in surrounding communities should their condition require it. EMS will be available to transport patients to other facilities depending on their condition.
All other services at the site will operate as normal throughout these temporary closures. Inpatient units are not affected, and patients will continue to receive the care they need.
Patients requiring emergency medical care during this time are asked to call 911. EMS will re-route to surrounding facilities, including the Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital in Castor, the Hanna Health Centre, and the Stettler Hospital and Care Centre. Residents are reminded they can call Health Link at 811, available 24/7, for non-emergency, health-related questions.
AHS is grateful for the support of surrounding health-care centres and medical staff and would like to thank the community for its patience and understanding during this time. Physician recruitment efforts continue to support Coronation and surrounding area.
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.
