Airdrie Community Health Centre

Airdrie, AB

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1h 7m

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Shortest wait Fridays 12pm avg ~47m
Longest wait Sundays 8am avg ~4h 24m

Nearby Alternatives

Peter Lougheed Centre

Calgary · 23 km away

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Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre

Calgary · 28 km away

1h 1m

Foothills Medical Centre

Calgary · 26 km away

4h 45m

Rockyview General Hospital

Calgary · 34 km away

4h 6m

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

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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