Bonnyville Health Centre to have temporary closure of Emergency department Monday and Thursday overnight

Due to Emergency physician shortage at the Bonnyville Health Centre, there will be a temporary closure of the Emergency department services from:

• Monday, April 10, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. until Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 7:00 a.m.
• Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. until Friday, April 14, 2023, at 7:00 a.m.

The Emergency department will have ER nursing available to navigate patients to other Emergency service sites if needed.

Patients are asked to call 911 if they have a medical emergency.

EMS calls will be rerouted to the nearest Healthcare facility with Emergency Services:

• Cold Lake Healthcare Centre – 314 25 St, (51 kms away)
• Paul Healthcare Centre- 4713 48^th Avenue (66.5 kms away)

Residents are reminded to call Health Link at 811, which is available 24/7 for non-emergency, health-related questions.

Other service areas remain open at Bonnyville Health Centre.

We are thankful for the support of surrounding healthcare centres and medical staff and would like to thank the community for their patience and understanding.