Red Deer, AB · The Central Alberta Cancer Centre does not operate an emergency department. For 24/7 emergency care, visit the adjacent Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre.
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The Central Alberta Cancer Centre (CACC), located at 3942 50A Avenue in Red Deer, Alberta, is a specialized outpatient cancer care facility serving a regional population of over 450,000 people across Central Alberta. Completed in 2013 and physically adjoined to Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre, the CACC provides chemotherapy, radiation therapy, cancer navigation, pharmacy services, and psychosocial support — bringing advanced cancer care closer to home for patients who might otherwise travel to Edmonton or Calgary. Note: the CACC does not operate its own emergency department; patients requiring emergency care should use the adjacent Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre, which provides 24/7 emergency services.
Paid parking is available via pay machines at both the hospital and cancer centre main entrances. Cancer patients may park in the underground and south parkades. Wheelchairs are available at the main and east hospital entrances, on the main and lower levels of the cancer centre, and in the underground parkade. Note: parking access may be affected by the ongoing Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre redevelopment — verify current access at the RDRHC redevelopment website before your visit.
No specific transit route information is confirmed for the Central Alberta Cancer Centre campus. Contact Red Deer Transit or visit the City of Red Deer's transit website for current routes serving the 50A Avenue hospital campus.
As an outpatient cancer care facility, the CACC operates by scheduled appointment. Contact your care team or cancer navigator to schedule your visit. Arriving a few minutes early allows time for parking, wayfinding, and check-in.
The CACC operates on a scheduled appointment basis rather than a walk-in model, so wait times are generally managed through your care team. For any urgent or emergency needs, the adjacent Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre emergency department may be busiest on weekday evenings and weekends — calling the cancer triage line first can help you determine the most appropriate care setting.
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.