Due to a lack of physician coverage, the Fort Macleod Health Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily closed from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19.
During the temporary closure, nursing staff will remain on-site to provide care for long-term care residents.
Alberta Health Services is working to ensure local residents continue to have access to the care they need during this time.
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 are reminded to call Health Link at 811, 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.
