Brooks Health Centre

Brooks, AB · Open 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week

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Open 24/7

This emergency department is open around the clock.

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🏥 24/7 Emergency
📍 Brooks

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About Brooks Health Centre

Brooks Health Centre is a full-service acute and continuing care hospital operated by Alberta Health Services in Brooks, Alberta, serving the surrounding communities of southeastern Alberta. Its 24/7 emergency department is staffed by emergency and family physicians, registered nurses, LPNs, and respiratory therapists, using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) to prioritize care. The ED handles a broad range of urgent medical needs, with the ability to stabilize patients and coordinate transfers to Medicine Hat Regional Hospital or Calgary for higher-level specialty care when required.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department Triage using Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) Pediatric emergency care Obstetrics and maternity services Short-stay surgical services General surgery Computed Tomography (CT) imaging General radiography (X-ray) Endoscopy Cardiac rehabilitation Ambulatory care Audiology Adult outpatient and community physiotherapy Addiction and mental health services Community mental health services Telehealth for remote specialist consultation Interpreter and translation services Stabilization and inter-facility patient transport

Amenities

Parking & Transit

Wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance are available at Brooks Health Centre. Specific lot details and costs were not confirmed — contact the hospital directly at 403-501-3232 for current parking information.

Special transit service provided by the City of Brooks is available for accessing Brooks Health Centre. Contact the City of Brooks transit service for current routes, schedules, and stop locations near the facility.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait time data is currently available for this location. Generally, community hospital ERs tend to be quieter on weekday mornings. If your condition is non-urgent, consider calling 811 (Health Link) first to determine if an ER visit is truly necessary.

🔴 Busier times

No historical wait data is available for Brooks Health Centre. As with most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays typically see higher patient volumes. Plan accordingly for non-urgent concerns.

Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brooks Health Centre emergency department open 24 hours?
Yes, the Brooks Health Centre emergency department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Can Brooks Health Centre treat stroke patients?
The ED can assess and stabilize potential stroke patients, and telehealth technology is available allowing a remote neurologist to review CT results and initiate stroke thrombolysis treatment in Brooks. However, complex stroke cases may still require transfer to Medicine Hat Regional Hospital or Calgary for ongoing specialized care.
Does Brooks Health Centre have mental health emergency services?
Yes. Patients experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency are directed to the Brooks Health Centre emergency department. The facility also has an on-site Brooks Community Mental Health Clinic for community-based and follow-up mental health care.
What specialties are available at Brooks Health Centre beyond emergency care?
In addition to the 24/7 emergency department, the hospital offers general surgery, obstetrics and maternity care, pediatric services, CT imaging, endoscopy, physiotherapy, cardiac rehabilitation, audiology, addiction services, and public health nursing programs.
Are interpreter services available at the Brooks Health Centre ER?
Yes. Interpreter and translation services are available at the emergency department. Inform triage staff of your language needs as soon as you arrive.
What should I do if my condition requires care beyond what Brooks Health Centre can provide?
Brooks Health Centre can stabilize patients and coordinate transport to a higher level of care. For complex or specialized cases, patients may be transferred to Medicine Hat Regional Hospital or a Calgary facility. Emergency staff will make this determination and arrange the appropriate transfer.

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 using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.

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

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