Cochrane Community Health Centre

Cochrane, AB · Urgent Care: Open daily 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM, 7 days a week including statutory holidays

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Limited Hours

This ER operates from 8am to 10pm.

Current ER Wait
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🏥 Open 08:00–22:00
📍 Cochrane

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Nearby Alternatives

For life-threatening emergencies or care beyond urgent care, several full-service emergency departments are available in Calgary, approximately 40–50 minutes east of Cochrane.

Alberta Children's Hospital

Calgary · 26 km away

45m

Foothills Medical Centre

Calgary · 27 km away

3h 22m

Rockyview General Hospital

Calgary · 34 km away

38m

About Cochrane Community Health Centre

Cochrane Community Health Centre, located at 60 Grande Boulevard in Cochrane, Alberta, is the primary health facility serving Cochrane, the northwest Calgary region, and surrounding rural communities. It operates an Urgent Care Centre — not a full emergency department — providing same-day treatment for unexpected but non-life-threatening conditions such as broken bones, lacerations, infections, and asthma. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911 immediately, as the nearest full emergency department is located in Calgary.

Services & Specialties

Urgent Care (non-life-threatening, same-day treatment) X-ray imaging Electrocardiogram (ECG) / Cardiology Mental health counselling and therapy Community Addiction and Mental Health Services (Rural) Community Pediatric Asthma Service Public health nursing and immunization Environmental public health services Nutrition counselling (available in Punjabi, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Hindi) Orthopedic and fracture care

Amenities

Parking & Transit

The facility is wheelchair accessible and located at 60 Grande Boulevard, Cochrane. Specific parking details are not publicly listed — contact the centre directly at 403-851-6000 for parking information.

No specific public transit routes to 60 Grande Boulevard have been confirmed. Check Rocky View County or Cochrane transit resources, or use an online mapping tool for current route options.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait data is available for this facility. Generally, urgent care centres tend to be less busy on weekday mornings and mid-afternoons. Arriving early in the day improves your chances of shorter waits.

🔴 Busier times

No historical data is available. As with most urgent care centres, evenings (especially after 6 PM), weekends, and statutory holidays tend to be busier. The centre closes at 10 PM daily, so avoid arriving close to closing time.

Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cochrane Community Health Centre a full emergency department?
No. CCHC operates an Urgent Care Centre for non-life-threatening conditions requiring same-day treatment. It is not a full emergency department and does not have inpatient beds. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911 — the nearest full ER is in Calgary.
What conditions are treated at the CCHC Urgent Care Centre?
The urgent care centre treats unexpected, non-life-threatening conditions such as broken bones, sprains, lacerations, asthma, dehydration, pain, and infections. Patients are triaged and seen in order of medical urgency.
What are the urgent care hours at Cochrane Community Health Centre?
The Urgent Care Centre is open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week, including statutory holidays.
How can I check wait times at CCHC before going?
Real-time estimated wait times are available at ahs.ca/waittimes — select the Calgary tab and find Cochrane Community Health Centre. Note that the posted wait time reflects the time from triage assessment to seeing a physician, not your total time at the centre.
Does Cochrane Community Health Centre offer mental health services?
Yes. CCHC provides mental health counselling for individuals across the lifespan, including assessment, treatment, follow-up, and referrals. The upper level of the facility includes 12 dedicated mental health therapy spaces. Community Addiction and Mental Health Services are also available.
Are multilingual services available at CCHC?
Yes. Some health education classes and nutrition counselling appointments are offered in Punjabi, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Hindi. Contact the centre at 403-851-6000 for details on availability.

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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