SMOKY LAKE - The George McDougall-Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre will experience from service disruptions over the coming weeks.
According to information from Alberta Health Services (AHS), there will be no physician on site in the emergency department (ED) at the Smoky Lake hospital from:
- 5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 7 – 8 a.m., Friday, Nov. 8
- 5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 14 - 8 a.m., Friday, Nov. 15
- 5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 21 - 8 a.m., Friday, Nov. 22
- 5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 28 - 8 a.m., Friday, Nov. 29
"Nursing staff will remain on-site in the emergency department providing triage, assessments and referrals for patients to alternate emergency departments in surrounding communities, as needed," according to AHS.
As always, people should call 911 is they have a medical emergency. EMS will be available in the community and will work to ensure residents have access to emergency care.
Residents can also call Health Link at 811, which is available 24/7 for non-emergency health-related questions.
"If coverage is found, disruptions may be cancelled. This is a temporary measure and AHS is working hard to ensure local residents continue to have access to the care they need during this time," according to AHS.
