Unexpected ER closure at Bonnyville hospital Sunday afternoon to Monday morning
Due to a physician shortage at the Bonnyville Health Centre, there will be a temporary closure of emergency department services, Sunday, July 9, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. until Monday July 10, 2023, at 5:00 a.m.
Patients are asked to call 911 if they have a medical emergency.
Other local emergency departments include:
- Cold Lake Healthcare Centre – 314 25 St, (51 kms away) or
- St. Therese – St Paul Healthcare Centre – 4713 48 Ave (67 km away).
EMS calls will be rerouted accordingly.
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 would like to thank the community for their patience and apologize for any inconvenience in this unexpected ER closure occurring this weekend,” says Shelly Franklin, Site Administrator, Bonnyville Health Centre, in a press release on Friday.
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Unexpected ER closure at Bonnyville hospital Sunday afternoon to Monday morning
Due to a physician shortage at the Bonnyville Health Centre, there will be a temporary closure of emergency department services, Sunday, July 9, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. until Monday July 10, 2023, at 5:00 a.m.
Patients are asked to call 911 if they have a medical emergency.
Other local emergency departments include:
- Cold Lake Healthcare Centre – 314 25 St, (51 kms away) or
- St. Therese – St Paul Healthcare Centre – 4713 48 Ave (67 km away).
EMS calls will be rerouted accordingly.
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 would like to thank the community for their patience and apologize for any inconvenience in this unexpected ER closure occurring this weekend,” says Shelly Franklin, Site Administrator, Bonnyville Health Centre, in a press release on Friday.
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