Temporary service advisory for Fort Macleod Health Centre Emergency Department

FORT MACLEOD — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Fort Macleod Health Centre Emergency Department (ED) will be temporarily closed from:

• 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 18

Nursing staff will remain on-site in the ED to assess any patients who may present to the site, and to redirect them to alternate care options depending on their needs. EHS will be available to transport patients to alternative facilities as needed.

During this time, 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.

AHS continues to work to find clinical personnel coverage for this time period. If coverage is found, this service advisory will be cancelled.

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.

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.

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.