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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
Cashier services available Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM for patient fee payments
Multilingual health services including Punjabi, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Hindi
Wheelchair accessible facility
13 clinic rooms on site
12 mental health therapy spaces
Neighbouring professional building at 100 Grande Blvd. includes pharmacy access nearby
This facility is an Urgent Care Centre, not a full ER — for life-threatening emergencies like chest pain, stroke symptoms, or severe trauma, call 911 and go to a full Calgary emergency department.
Check real-time estimated wait times before you leave at ahs.ca/waittimes under the Calgary tab — this reflects time from triage to physician, not total visit time.
Most services at CCHC are by appointment; the urgent care walk-in is open daily 8 AM–10 PM, but arrive well before closing for same-day care.
If you need after-hours health advice, call Health Link at 811, available 24/7 for guidance from registered nurses.
A pharmacy is not located inside the health centre, but the neighbouring professional building at 100 Grande Blvd. offers nearby pharmacy access — plan ahead for prescriptions after your visit.
What to Bring
Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) card
Government-issued photo ID
List of current medications and dosages
Any relevant medical history documents or specialist referral letters
Method of payment for any applicable patient fees (cashier available Mon–Fri 9 AM–1 PM)
Insurance information if applicable
Comfort items for waiting (water bottle, snack, phone charger)
A list of known allergies
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.