AHS Press Release — Due to gaps in physician coverage, the emergency department (ED) at the Coronation Hospital and Care Centre will be temporarily closed on Tuesday, March 18 at 8 a.m. until 8 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19.
In addition, the ED will be closed on the following dates and times over the next month due to gaps in physician coverage:
- Thursday, March 20 from 8 a.m. to noon on Friday, March 21
- Thursday, April 3 from 8 a.m. to noon on Friday, April 4
- Thursday, April 17 from 8 a.m. to noon on Friday, April 18
The ED is typically open from 8 a.m. Mondays through 8 a.m. Thursdays, and from 8 a.m. to noon on Fridays during the week unless otherwise noted and remains operational on weekends. Recruitment efforts continue for additional physicians to support the community and surrounding area.
When the ED is closed, nursing staff remain in the department to support any patients presenting to the site. Staff assess patients and provide care where appropriate.
Depending on their condition, patients may be referred to other facilities in surrounding communities, including the Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital in Castor, the Hanna Health Centre and the Stettler Hospital and Care Centre. EMS will be available to transport patients if required.
Other services at the site are not impacted by the ED closures. If locum coverage is secured for any of the identified gaps, ED service will be restored, and the community will be notified.
Alberta Health Services is grateful for the support of surrounding healthcare centres and medical staff and would like to thank the community for its patience and understanding during this time.
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
