Regular services resume at Rocky Mountain House ED

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE – Regular emergency department (ED) services have resumed after an unexpected gap in physician coverage this weekend at the Rocky Mountain House Hospital and Care Centre emergency department was resolved.

Locum coverage was secured following an ED closure at the site from 6 p.m. January 17 to 7 a.m. this morning.

No other hospital services were impacted.

AHS is thankful 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.

Alberta Health Services provides acute care services for more than five million Albertans at hospitals, urgent care centres and health centres across the province. Our mission is to provide excellent and accessible patient-focused healthcare for all Albertans. Our current focus is on reducing emergency department wait times, increasing access to surgeries and improving patient flow.