Due to an unexpected gap in physician coverage, the Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service (SLAACS) has closed early on Saturday, Jan. 4 and will also close early on Sunday, Jan. 5.
The Service will be closed from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4 reopening Sunday, Jan. 5 at 7:30 a.m. The Service will also be closed from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 5, reopening at 7:30 a.m., Monday, Jan. 6.
Patients 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 temporary closures of SLAACS.
The Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service offers diagnosis and treatment of urgent but non-life-threatening conditions. Examples of urgent needs include minor cuts or burns, muscle and joint strains, bone fractures, and fever in young children. It is not for life-threatening emergencies such as heart attack, signs/symptoms of stroke, head trauma, seizures etc.
Patients requiring emergency medical care should call 911.
AHS and local medical staff recognize that temporary closures are concerning to the community. We continue to collaborate to secure additional supports for SLAACS through ongoing recruitment efforts, for example to help maintain regular service hours while also providing local physicians with the time they need to meet their professional obligations.
Alberta Health Services provides a range of healthcare services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Our mission is to provide excellent, patient-focused healthcare that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our current focus is on reducing emergency department wait times, improving EMS response times, increasing access to surgeries, and improving patient flow.