Physician coverage found: Lac La Biche ED to remain open overnight Dec. 29

December 29, 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 8 p.m. Dec. 29 to 8 a.m. Dec. 30. The emergency department will be open and available to area residents in need of urgent care during this time.

The previous Public Service Announcement issued Dec. 22 stated that the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre would be temporarily without on-site physician coverage during this time, but this is now being updated.

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.