The Milk River Emergency Department will temporarily shut their doors on Sunday, July 9 until July 13. (Photo: Pattison Media)

By Christian Oldale

Residents advised of temporary closure of Milk River Health Centre Emergency Department

Jul 7, 2023 | 4:40 PM

UPDATE – July 10, 2023

MILK RIVER, AB – Alberta Health Services has confirmed that physician coverage has been secured.

As a result, this temporary closure will end at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, as opposed to the original anticipated date of Thursday, July 13.

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MILK RIVER, AB – The Emergency Department (ED) at the Milk River Health Centre is set to temporarily close. The ED will be closed temporarily starting at 5 a.m. on Sunday, July 9, 2023.

It will reopen at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 13 to provide 24-hour service. Alberta Health Services (AHS) said the temporary closure is due to a lack of physician coverage.

During the closure, nursing staff will stay on site to provide care for long-term care residents.

Patients are asked to call 911 if they have a medical emergency. EMS calls will be re-routed to the Raymond Health Centre, which is about 60 kilometres away, or the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge, roughly 87 kilometres away. Patients seeking care can access emergency services at both the Raymond and Lethbridge facilities.

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by Christian Oldale

Residents advised of temporary closure of Milk River Health Centre Emergency Department

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