December 15, 2023
STETTLER – Due to unexpected gaps in staffing coverage as a result of illness, the Emergency Department (ED) at the Stettler Hospital and Care Centre will be temporarily closed from 7 a.m. on Saturday, December 16, until 7 p.m. on Sunday, December 17.
The ED will resume normal 24/7 operation at 7 p.m. December 17.
AHS is working to ensure residents continue to have access to the care they need during this time. Available nursing staff will remain in the ED to provide triage and assessments to patients who present to the department during the temporary closure. Patients will be referred to alternative care options depending on their condition.
EMS will transport patients requiring emergency care to nearby facilities, including Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre, Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre or the Drumheller Health Centre.
Residents are reminded to call Health Link at 811, which is available 24/7 for non-emergency, health-related questions.
Other services at the Stettler Hospital and Care Centre are not impacted by this temporary closure. Patients and continuing care residents will continue to receive the care and support they need.
AHS is grateful for the support of staff and physicians in helping to minimize this temporary disruption as much as possible. Additionally, AHS appreciates the support of surrounding healthcare centres and would like to thank the community for its patience and understanding during this time.
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. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
