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Alberta Health Services said it is working to prevent more closures at the Pincher Creek Health Centre's emergency department. (Photo: Google Maps)

Meeting in Pincher Creek as AHS aims to prevent emergency department closures

Aug 10, 2023 | 4:59 AM

PINCHER CREEK, AB – Alberta Health Services (AHS) is looking for ways in which it can prevent further closures at the Pincher Creek Health Centre’s emergency department.

AHS has scheduled an in-person community engagement session with the public on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Pincher Creek Community Hall on 287 Canyon Drive.

In recent months, there have been several temporary closures at the town’s emergency department due to a lack of available physicians.

The health authority said the session will offer residents a chance to speak with AHS representatives and learn more about the steps that are already being taken, as well as to provide their own ideas.

AHS adds that it is working hard to ensure the public continues to have access to the care they need in their community.

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