The Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service (SLAACS) is closed Sept. 5 until 3 p.m. due to a gap in physician coverage.

During the temporary closure, people can access medical care for urgent health concerns from facilities in nearby communities, including Red Deer and Rocky Mountain House.

Appointments scheduled with other services at the Sylvan Lake Community Health Centre, including laboratory appointments or appointments with Public Health or Addiction and Mental Health services, are not impacted by the temporary closure.

The SLAACS offers diagnosis and treatment for urgent but non-life-threatening conditions, including minor cuts or burns, muscle and joint strains, bone fractures, and fever in young children.

Individuals having a medical emergency should contact 9-1-1, as wel

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