BONNYVILLE – A physician shortage at the Bonnyville Health Centre will result in the temporary closure of the hospital’s emergency department services starting early Sunday evening.
Beginning at 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 9, the hospital's emergency department will close until 5 a.m. the next morning on July 10.
Those seeking emergency medical attention are asked to call 911. EMS calls will be rerouted accordingly.
Other local emergency departments include Cold Lake Healthcare Centre (314-25 St.) which is 51 kms away from the Bonnyville hospital and St. Therese – St. Paul Healthcare Centre (4713-48 Ave.) which is 67 km away.
For other medical inquiries, residents are reminded to call Health Link at 811, which is available 24/7 for non-emergency, health-related questions.
Other service areas remain open at Bonnyville Health Centre.
