AHS has announced the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department will be without physician coverage from 8:00 a.m. March 4th to 8:00 a.m. March 5th.
AHS says nursing staff will remain on-site to provide triage, assessments, and referrals for patients to alternate emergency departments in surrounding communities.
In case of emergency, residents are asked to call 9-1-1 as EMS remains available, and will be re-routed to the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital. For non-emergencies residents are asked to call Health Link at 8-1-1, for 24/7 inquiries.
Additionally, patients seeking care at the ED are asked to remain aware that services could be available at local pharmacies depending on their needs.
AHS adds that if coverage is found, the disruption could be cancelled.
