August 1, 2025
ST. PAUL — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the St. Therese-St. Paul Healthcare Centre emergency department (ED) will be without onsite physician coverage from:
During this time, nursing staff will remain on-site in the emergency department providing triage, assessments, and referrals for patients to alternate emergency departments in neighbouring communities, as needed.
Patients are asked to call 911 if they have a medical emergency. EMS will remain available to the community and will work with area healthcare centres to ensure residents continue to have access to the emergency services they need. Residents are reminded to call Health Link at 811, which is available 24/7 for non-emergency health-related questions.
AHS continues to work to find clinical personnel coverage for this time period. If coverage is found, this service advisory will be cancelled.
This is a temporary measure, and AHS is working hard to ensure residents continue to have access to the care they need during this time.
We are grateful for the support of surrounding healthcare centres and medical staff and would like to thank the community for its patience and understanding during this time
As a reminder, when contacting healthcare staff, please remember to be polite and respectful. Our team is working hard to provide the best care, and kindness helps create a positive experience for everyone. Residents with concerns can provide feedback through our Patient Relations team. For more information, call 1-855-550-2555.
Alberta Health Services provides a range of healthcare services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Our mission is to provide excellent, patient-focused healthcare 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.
