November 17, 2023
SMOKY LAKE — Physician coverage has been found for the emergency department (ED) at the George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre emergency department next week, for some dates and times that were previously announced to be without physician coverage.
Physician coverage has been found for 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 20, to 8 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 21; 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 21 to 8 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 22, and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22 – 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 23. 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. 17 stated that the George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre emergency department would be temporarily without on-site physician coverage during these times, but this is now being rescinded.
Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre emergency department will be temporarily without on-site physician coverage the following times:
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.
