Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care temporary closure

Due to an unexpected gap in physician coverage, the Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service (SLAACS) will temporarily close from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 16, 2023.

Officials with Alberta Health Services say this closure is a temporary measure taken as a last resort after options for securing alternative physician coverage have been exhausted. The Service cannot operate without a physician onsite, officials point out.

Patients arriving at the Sylvan Lake Community Health Centre to receive care at the Advanced Ambulatory Care Service during the closure will be redirected to other available care options as appropriate to their needs.

These options include returning when the Service resumes tomorrow, booking an appointment with a family doctor, or calling Health Link at 811 for medical information and advice. Patients can also access medical care for urgent health concerns from facilities in nearby communities, including Innisfail, Lacombe, Rimbey, Red Deer and Rocky Mountain House.