By rdnewsNOW staff

Sylvan Lake Ambulatory Care Centre opens

Jun 4, 2018 | 12:32 PM

Residents and visitors to Sylvan Lake can now receive treatment for non-life-threatening injuries, including stitches and basic fractures, 16 hours a day, including evenings and weekends.

A grand opening celebration for the new Sylvan Lake Ambulatory Care Centre will be held this Thursday at the NexSource Centre.  The event will be attended by Minister of Health Sarah Hoffman, Sylvan Lake Mayor Sean McIntyre, community leaders, members of the urgent care committee and residents.

“This day has been a long time coming for Sylvan Lake. We heard the community’s call for improved health-care services and we acted,” said Hoffman. “I’m glad we’re helping families and visitors receive the treatment they need right in Sylvan Lake.”

MacIntyre says the community can breathe a sigh of relief with the opening of the new facility.

“We now have a facility and expertise that can meet the needs of the Sylvan Lake area’s 25,000 residents, as well as the needs of visitors to our community throughout the year,” he pointed out. “This leaves me with such a strong sense of community spirit and appreciation for everyone who has partnered together to make the Sylvan Lake Ambulatory Care Centre a reality.”

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The province invested $2.3 million on renovations to the Sylvan Lake Community Health Centre. A local fundraising campaign by the Sylvan Lake Urgent Care Committee raised $240,000 for equipment, including an ECG machine, infusion pumps, stretchers and a portable patient lift.

“This much-needed, valuable medical service was made possible by the understanding and commitment of the Alberta government and our close working relationship with AHS. We are grateful for the ongoing support and look forward to assisting the advanced ambulatory care service wherever possible,” said Susan Samson, Chair of the Sylvan Lake Urgent Care Committee.

The new service provides diagnosis and treatment for urgent, but non-life-threatening conditions, including minor cuts, burns, muscle and joint strains, simple fractures and mental health issues.

Enhanced care is available seven days a week from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Sylvan Lake Community Health Centre.

(With file from Government of Alberta media release)