Beaverlodge Hospital E-D set to close For most of Saturday
The Emergency Department at th Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital is slated to be closed from 7 am to 11 pm on Saturday, December 31st.
An unexpected nursing shortage is the reason for the closure, although Alberta Health Services says in a release that the Emergency Department may re-open sooner if coverage is secured.
Patients with medical emergencies are still urged to call 9-1-1, with those calls being re-routed to the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital.
Depending on their needs, patients seeking care may also be made aware of services available through their local pharmacy.