Due to a lack of nursing coverage, the Fort Macleod Health Centre emergency department is temporarily closed from 7:30 a.m. until 7:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4.
During the closure, nursing staff will remain on-site to provide care for long-term care residents.
Patients are asked to call 911 if they have a medical emergency.
EMS calls will be re-routed to Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge.
Patients seeking care can access emergency services at the Pincher Creek Health Centre, Cardston Health Centre or Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge.
Residents can call Health Link at 811 for non-emergency health-related questions.
Individuals requiring non-emergency medical care are also encouraged to call their family physician.
