Alberta Health Services has posted a release stating that due to a gap in physician coverage, the Stettler Hospital Emergency Department will close temporarily on:
- Wednesday, December 25 from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. Thursday, December 26
- Thursday, December 26 from 5p.m. to 8 a.m. Friday, December 27
- Monday, December 30 from 5 p.m. to 8a.m. Tuesday, December 31, and
- Tuesday, December 31 from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. Wednesday, January 1.
Nursing staff are available to triage and assess patients depending on their condition.
Patients in need of emergency care will be transported to nearby facilities, such as Drumheller, Lacombe, Camrose, Castor or Red Deer.
Note that other services at the Stettler Hospital are not impacted by this temporary closure.
Author: Landin Chambers
Landin Chambers is a news reporter for Hometown Media Stettler. He has a background in broadcast news, with previous roles in Prince George, Red Deer and Calgary. You may also see him as a cameraman for the Stettler Wildcats and Stettler Imperials. Have a story idea? Email: lchambers@htproductionsmedia.ca
