
Bow Island emergency department closed for one week, then reduced hours
Residents of Bow Island will need to look elsewhere for emergency healthcare for the time being.
Alberta Health Services says the emergency department (ED) at the town’s health centre closed on Friday, March 14 at 7:00 a.m. and is set to reopen at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, March 21.
Starting on March 21 and until further notice, the ED will be open from Fridays at 7:00 a.m. to Mondays at 7:00 a.m. The ED will remain closed during the rest of the week.
The change results from an ongoing shortage of clinical staff and an inability to secure coverage, says AHS in a public service announcement.