The Fort Macleod Health Centre's Emergency Department is temporarily closed from 7:30 a.m. on Monday, December 4, 2023, and until 7:15 p.m. the same day. (Photo: LNN)

By David Opinko

Fort Macleod emergency department temporarily closed for part of Dec. 4

Dec 4, 2023 | 9:09 AM

FORT MACLEOD, AB – Residents of Fort Macleod are being advised of a temporary closure of the Health Centre’s Emergency Department.

Alberta Health Services (AHS) said it started at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, December 4, 2023, and is set to reopen at 7:15 p.m. the same day.

They add that the closure is due to a lack of nursing staff coverage.

However, nurses will remain on-site to look after long-term care residents during the closure.

Anyone who needs emergency medical care during the nearly-12-hour period is asked to phone 911. EMS calls will be redirected to Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge (49 kilometres away).

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Emergency medical services can also be accessed at the Pincher Creek or Cardston Health Centres.

People who have non-urgent health-related questions can phone Health Link at 811 at any time.

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