June 25, 2021
BOYLE — The Boyle Healthcare Centre emergency department (ED) will be temporarily without on-site physician coverage from Friday, June 25, at 4 p.m. until Monday, June 28, at 9 a.m.
This is a temporary measure and AHS is working to ensure local residents continue to have access to the care they need during this time. On-site ED physician coverage will resume June 28 at 9 a.m.
Nursing staff will remain on-site in the ED providing triage and assessments, and referrals for patients to alternate EDs in surrounding communities as needed.
Patients are asked to call 911 if they have a medical emergency. EMS calls will be re-routed to the Athabasca Healthcare Centre (45 km away) or the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre (66 km).
Depending on their needs, patients seeking care at the ED in Boyle may also be made aware of services available through local pharmacies. Residents are reminded to call Health Link at 811, which is available 24/7 for non-emergency, health-related questions.
AHS is 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 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. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
