Alberta Health Services said the temporary closure of the Milk River Health Centre's emergency department is set to last for a few hours on Friday, September 23, 2023. (Photo: Pattison Media)
Milk River Health Centre’s emergency department temporarily closed Friday
Sep 22, 2023 | 11:21 AM
MILK RIVER, AB – Residents of Milk River are being advised of a temporary closure at the community’s emergency department.
Alberta Health Services said the closure took effect Friday morning, September 22, 2023, and the hospital is set to re-open at 4:00 p.m. on the same day.
The closure is due to a lack of physician coverage.
During the closure period, patients who require emergency care are asked to phone 911. EMS calls will be re-routed to the Raymond Health Centre (60 kilometres away) or Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge (87 km away).
