Sylvan Lake ambulatory care service to close temporarily Friday & Monday

AHS says all other options have been exhausted, though if coverage is found, the community will be informed.

“AHS and local medical staff recognize that temporary closures are concerning to the community and continue to collaborate to secure additional supports for SLAACS, in order to maintain regular service hours while providing adequate time for physicians to meet their professional obligations,” the health authority says in a statement.

“Patients arriving at the Sylvan Lake Community Health Centre to receive care from the Advanced Ambulatory Care Service during a closure will be redirected to other available care options as appropriate to their needs. Patients can also access medical care for urgent health concerns from facilities in nearby communities, including Red Deer and Rocky Mountain House.”

SLAACS 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.

Patients requiring emergency medical care should call 911.

by Josh Hall | @Vancan19

Sylvan Lake ambulatory care service to close temporarily Friday & Monday

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