AHS reports temporary closure to Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service

Alberta Health Services announced on Saturday evening that due to an unexpected gap in physician coverage, the Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service (SLAACS) closed early on Saturday and will also close early on Sunday, Jan. 5.

The Service will be closed until 10 p.m. tonight and will reopen on Sunday at 7:30 a.m. The Service will also be closed from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday and is set to reopen at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 6.

“AHS and local medical staff recognize that temporary closures are concerning to the community,” as stated in the release.

“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.”