Hardisty emergency department hours temporarily changed

HARDISTY – Due to a gap in physician coverage, the Hardisty Health Centre emergency department (ED) will be temporarily reducing hours.

The ED will be open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, and closed Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, as well as evenings and overnight.

Nursing staff will remain in the ED 24/7 to assess any patients who present to the site. They will provide first aid when needed and refer patients to alternate care facilities in surrounding communities. EMS will be available to transport patients if required.

Patients are asked to call 911 if they have a medical emergency. Residents are reminded to call Health Link at 811, which is available 24/7 for non-emergency, health-related questions. Individuals requiring non-emergency medical care are also encouraged to call their family physician.

Other services at the Hardisty Health Centre are not impacted by this temporary reduction in hours. If coverage is secured, ED service will be restored and the community will be notified. Alberta Health Services (AHS) is actively recruiting for this facility.

AHS is grateful for the support of staff and physicians who have helped 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 provides a range of healthcare services for more than five 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.