This is an urgent care centre, not an emergency department.
It treats urgent problems that are not life-threatening, and the wait is usually shorter for that reason rather than because it is faster at the same work. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Open 24 hours.
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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.
This centre provides urgent care, not emergency care — for chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe trauma, or life-threatening emergencies, call 911 or go to a full Calgary-area emergency department immediately.
If you are unsure whether urgent care is appropriate for your condition, call Health Link by dialing 811 before visiting.
Bring your Alberta Health Care card, a list of current medications, and a summary of your relevant medical history to speed up the intake process.
Urgent mental health services are available with no appointment — simply go through triage and register with the Urgent Care department.
Patients are seen in order of medical priority, so those with more serious conditions will be treated before those with minor concerns, regardless of arrival time.
What to Bring
Alberta Health Care card (provincial health insurance card)
Government-issued photo ID
List of current medications including dosages
Personal medical history or health summary
List of known allergies
Contact information for your family doctor or regular care provider
Payment method for any applicable parking fees
Comfort items if you anticipate a wait (water bottle, snack, phone charger)
Parking
On-site parking is available for patients and visitors at the Airdrie Community Health Centre. For specific parking fee information, contact the facility directly at (403) 912-8500. Online payment is available for parking citations and permits through Alberta Health Services.
Getting There
The centre is centrally located on Main Street South in Airdrie, which is served by Airdrie Transit local bus routes. Check the City of Airdrie's official transit website for current routes and schedules serving the Main Street South corridor.
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.
Emergency departments use triage. Patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.
Wait times are ERstat’s estimates, built from what hospitals publish, or from our model where a hospital publishes no wait. They are not the hospital’s own figures. Actual waits may vary.