Due to lack of physician coverage, the Fort Macleod Health Centre Emergency Department is temporarily closed until tomorrow morning at 8 a.m. to provide 24-hour service.
During the temporary closure, nursing staff will remain on-site to provide care for long-term care residents.
Patients are asked to call 9-1-1 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.
Fort Macleod residents are reminded to call Health Link at 8-1-1, which is available 24/7 for non-emergency health-related questions. Individuals requiring non-emergency medical care are also encouraged to call their family physician.