Alberta Health Services (AHS) reports that the emergency department at the Edson Healthcare Centre will be without on-site physician coverage from 11 p.m. on Jan. 24 to 8 a.m. on Jan. 25.
Officials say this is a temporary measure due to a lack of available personnel and an inability to secure alternate coverage.
According to AHS, nursing staff will remain on site to provide triage, assessments and refer people to alternate departments in surrounding communities.
Residents experiencing a medical emergency are asked to call 911. For non-emergency health questions, please call 811.
AHS says it is working on finding coverage for the closure, and it may be cancelled if coverage is found.
During the coverage lapse, virtual emergency physician coverage may be available. This program utilizes remote support from an emergency department physician through telephone or videoconference.
