Physician coverage found: Lac La Biche emergency department to remain open Jan. 12

January 11, 2024

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 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Jan 12. The emergency department will have a physician available on site to area residents in need of urgent care during this time.

The previous Public Service Announcement issued Jan. 5 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.

The William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche 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.