Boyle Healthcare Centre

About Boyle Healthcare Centre

Boyle Healthcare Centre is a 20-bed rural hospital located at 5004 Lakeview Road in Boyle, Alberta, offering 24-hour emergency services to residents of Boyle, Athabasca County, and surrounding communities. The emergency department assesses and treats a broad range of medical conditions using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS), and stabilizes higher-acuity patients for transfer to larger regional facilities when needed. On-site services including laboratory, pharmacy, diagnostic imaging, and general medicine make this the primary point of emergency care for this rural region.

Services & Specialties

24-Hour Emergency Department, General Medicine (diabetes, pneumonia, asthma, heart conditions, infections, kidney/gall stones, abdominal pain, cancer, arthritis), General Radiography (X-Ray), Laboratory Services, Pharmacy, Ambulatory Day Procedures (Ventolin treatments, cast changes, IV medication), Addiction and Mental Health Services (children, youth, adults, older adults), Home Care, Immunization (Adult and Infant/Preschool), Telehealth Services, Nutrition Services, Breastfeeding Clinic, Car Seat Safety Program, Early Childhood Intervention Program, Environmental Public Health, Equipment Loan Program, Alberta Aids to Daily Living Program, Specialty Clinics (nephrology, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, surgical, pulmonary, brace/orthotics, phlebotomy), Interpreter/Translation Services, Palliative Care.

Amenities

• On-site pharmacy
• Laboratory services
• X-Ray / Diagnostic imaging
• Cafeteria with food and beverages
• Vending machines
• Telehealth services
• Wheelchair accessible entrance
• Interpreter/translation services

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Tips Before You Go

• Call 780-689-3731 for general facility information; the switchboard forwards calls outside of regular office hours (8:00 AM – 4:15 PM daily).
• For life-threatening emergencies such as chest pain, stroke symptoms, or severe difficulty breathing, call 911 immediately — do not drive yourself.
• Ambulance services based in Boyle cover the surrounding region including Athabasca, Lac La Biche, and Thorhild, so emergency help can reach you from this hub.
• If you are visiting an inpatient, visiting hours are Monday to Sunday, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
• Complex or high-acuity cases may be stabilized at Boyle Healthcare Centre and transferred to a larger regional hospital — ask staff about transfer arrangements if you have concerns.

What to Bring

• Valid Alberta Health Care (AHCIP) card or provincial health insurance card
• Government-issued photo ID (driver's licence or passport)
• List of current medications, including dosages and prescribing doctors
• List of known allergies (medications, foods, environmental)
• Any relevant medical records, referral letters, or recent test results
• Personal comfort items for potential wait times (water bottle, snack, warm layers)
• Contact information for your family doctor or regular healthcare provider
• A trusted friend or family member who can help communicate your symptoms and remember information

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.