The Milk River Health Centre emergency room is closed today due to circumstances affecting physician coverage. Alberta Health Services says it will be open again at 8 a.m. tomorrow.
The department is also facing scheduled overnight closures until Nov. 11 from 5 p.m to 8 a.m, Monday through Thursday.
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“AHS is working hard to ensure local residents continue to have access to the care they need during this time,” reads a news release from AHS. “Nursing staff will remain on-site to provide care for long-term care residents.”
EMS calls will be rerouted to Lethbridge and patients seeking care can access emergency services in Raymond as well.