Disruptions to service again at Sylvan Lake Ambulatory Care Centre

Aug. 16: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.

“These closures are a temporary measure taken as a last resort. Patients arriving at SLAACS outside the hours of operation will be redirected to other care options as appropriate,” says Alberta Health Services in a statement.

“These options include returning the next day during hours of operation, booking an appointment with their family doctor, or calling Health Link at 811 for medical information and advice.”

Patients can also access medical care from facilities in nearby communities, including Rocky Mountain House and Red Deer.

AHS also notes that scheduled appointments with other health services – like Public Health, laboratory and Addiction and Mental Health –at the Sylvan Lake Community Health Centre are not impacted by the temporary closures.

“All avenues to secure physician coverage for the weekend have been exhausted,” adds AHS.

“Efforts to secure coverage of other vacant shifts later in the month are ongoing to minimize impacts to service and the community as much as possible, as AHS works until the last possible minute to secure locum physician coverage and avoid closure.”

The care centre in Sylvan Lake faced a temporary change in hours on Aug. 10 when physician coverage was not available from 7:30 to 10 a.m.

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by Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

Disruptions to service again at Sylvan Lake Ambulatory Care Centre

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