The Fort Macleod Health Centre's emergency department will temporarily close. (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

By David Opinko

update: earlier reopening time

Fort Macleod emergency department to temporarily close

Dec 29, 2024 | 9:45 PM

UPDATE: December 30, 2024 – 12:34 p.m.

The Fort Macleod Health Centre Emergency Department (ED) will re-open at 7 p.m. today, Dec. 30, as physician coverage has been secured.

Original Story

The Emergency Department (ED) at the Fort Macleod Health Centre is set to temporarily close.

Alberta Health Services says the ED will be closed from 7:00 a.m. on Monday, December 30, 2024 until 7:00 a.m. on December 31.

The closure is due to a lack of physician coverage.

Anyone requiring emergency care is asked to phone 911. EMS calls will be redirected to Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge.

Patients can also access emergency medical services at the Pincher Creek Health Centre, Cardston Health Centre, or Chinook Regional Hospital.

Nursing staff in Fort Macleod will remain on-site to look after long-term care residents.

People with non-urgent health questions can phone Health Link at 811 any time.

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by David Opinko