August 16, 2024
SMOKY LAKE— Physician coverage has been found for the emergency department (ED) at the George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre from 5 p.m., Friday, August 16 to 8 a.m., Monday, August 19.
The emergency department will be fully open and available to area residents in need of urgent care at this time.
The previous Public Service Announcement issued earlier today (Aug. 16) stated that the George McDougall -Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre would be temporarily without on-site physician coverage from 5 p.m., Friday, August 16 to 8 a.m., Monday, August 19, but this is now partially rescinded.
The George McDougall -Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre emergency department will be without physician coverage overnight from:
If coverage is found, disruptions may be cancelled.
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.
