Ponoka’s emergency room closed overnight tonight

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Patients presenting to the site seeking ED services will be assessed by nursing staff and referred to emergency departments in surrounding communities depending on their condition. Patients with non-urgent conditions will be redirected to other care options as appropriate.

Patients requiring emergency medical care during this time are asked to call 911. EMS calls will be re-routed to surrounding facilities, including the Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Centre, Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre, and Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre.

Residents are reminded to call Health Link at 811, which is available 24/7, for non-emergency, health-related questions.

Such a closure is a temporary measure taken as a last resort. Efforts to secure alternative locum coverage have been exhausted to avoid a disruption in services for the community. AHS is grateful for the support of surrounding healthcare centres and medical staff and would like to thank the community for its patience and understanding during this time.