Airdrie Community Health Centre

604 Main Street S, Airdrie, AB (403) 912-8400

Current ER wait

1h 46m
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In an emergency, call 911. Independent service, not affiliated with this hospital. Free nurse advice: 811.

Source: Alberta Health Services · as of 1:41 p.m. MDT

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Source: Alberta Health Services·high confidence·verified 1mo ago

Non-emergency options

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12-Hour Forecast

1h46
7pm
1h54
8pm
1h46
9pm
1h37
10pm
1h35
11pm
1h55
12am
1h48
1am
2h13
2am
2h50
3am
2h46
4am
2h25
5am
2h26
6am

Projected from this ER’s typical pattern and the current wait.

Best Times to Visit

Shortest wait Fridays 12pm avg ~1h 10m
Longest wait Sundays 7am avg ~4h 53m

Nearby Alternatives

Peter Lougheed Centre

Calgary · 23 km away

3h 16m

Alberta Children's Hospital

Calgary · 25 km away

1h 21m

Foothills Medical Centre

Calgary · 26 km away

4h 50m

Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre

Calgary · 28 km away

2h 32m

Richmond Road Diagnostic & Treatment Centre

Calgary · 29 km away

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About Airdrie Community Health Centre

The Airdrie Community Health Centre, located at 604 Main Street S in Airdrie, Alberta, is operated by Alberta Health Services and provides 24-hour urgent care for non-life-threatening conditions such as broken bones, lacerations, infections, and asthma. This facility is not a full emergency department and does not have inpatient beds, trauma services, or surgical capabilities — patients with life-threatening emergencies should call 911 or travel to a full Calgary-area hospital. In addition to urgent care, the centre offers public health, home care, mental health services, and social work, making it a comprehensive community health hub for Airdrie residents.

Services & Specialties

24-hour Urgent Care, Urgent Mental Health Assessment and Single Session Therapy, Public Health Programs, Home Care, Social Work (accessed through Urgent Care), Orthopedic Care (sprains, fractures), Wound Care and Laceration Treatment, Interpreter and Translation Services, Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) Services, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Airdrie Community Health Centre have a full emergency department?
No. The Airdrie Community Health Centre operates a 24-hour Urgent Care centre, not a full emergency department. It does not have inpatient beds, a trauma centre, or surgical services. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911 or go to a full emergency department in Calgary, such as Foothills Medical Centre or Peter Lougheed Centre.
What conditions can be treated at Airdrie Urgent Care?
The Urgent Care centre at Airdrie Community Health Centre treats non-life-threatening conditions that require same-day attention. Examples include broken bones, sprains, lacerations, asthma, dehydration, infections, and moderate pain. All patients are triaged and seen in order of medical urgency.
Is mental health support available at the Airdrie Community Health Centre?
Yes. Urgent mental health assessment and single session therapy are available with no appointment through the Urgent Care department. Patients must go through triage and register with Urgent Care. Please note there is no psychiatrist on call and clinicians are not able to make medication changes during these visits.
What are the hours for Urgent Care at the Airdrie Community Health Centre?
The Urgent Care centre is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including statutory holidays, providing continuous access to non-emergency health services for Airdrie residents.
Are interpreter or translation services available at this facility?
Yes. Interpreter and translation services are available on site at the Airdrie Community Health Centre to assist patients who require language support during their visit.
Who operates the Airdrie Community Health Centre?
The Airdrie Community Health Centre is operated by Alberta Health Services (AHS) and is accredited by Accreditation Canada, with diagnostic services accredited by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.

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About ER Wait Times

Emergency departments use triage. Patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.

Wait times are estimates based on Alberta health data. Actual wait times may vary.

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