Due to an unexpected clinical personnel shortage and inability to secure coverage, the Fort Macleod Health Centre emergency department (ED) will temporarily close from 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, to 8 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6, when it will reopen to provide 24-hour service.

During the temporary closure, AHS says nursing staff will remain on-site to provide care for long-term care residents.

Alberta Health Services (AHS) says it is working to ensure local residents continue to have access to the care they need during this time.

Patients are asked to call 911 if they have a medical emergency.AHS says EMS calls will be rerouted to Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge (49 km away). Patients seeking care can access emergency services at Chinook Regional Hospital, the Pincher Creek Health

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