August 20, 2021
WESTLOCK — The Westlock Healthcare Centre will temporarily suspend operating room (OR) services from 5 p.m. August 20, 2021 to 7 a.m. August 23, 2021, due to a staff shortage.
Full surgical services are expected to resume Aug. 23.
The health centre’s emergency department will remain open. Patients requiring surgery during this time will be assessed on-site and transferred by EMS to another site for their surgery.
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is working to ensure all patients have the support they need. This includes working closely with surrounding sites to offer additional support to Westlock patients, as needed. These sites include Sturgeon Community Hospital in St. Albert (68 km away), and Slave Lake Healthcare Centre (164 km).
Patient safety is of utmost importance and AHS apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. AHS is grateful for the support of surrounding healthcare centres and medical staff, and would like to thank the community for their 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.
