Cochrane Community Health Centre

60 Grande Boulevard, Cochrane, AB (403) 851-6000

Current ER wait

1h 50m
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In an emergency, call 911. Independent service, not affiliated with this hospital. Free nurse advice: 811.

Source: Alberta Health Services · as of 4:06 p.m. MDT

Open now — closes at 10 p.m.

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  • Mon–Sun 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Source: Alberta Health Services·high confidence·verified 1mo ago

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12-Hour Forecast

1h50
10pm
1h50
11pm
2h6
12am
2h27
1am
2h48
2am
2h56
3am
2h53
4am
2h37
5am
2h37
6am
2h48
7am
2h56
8am
2h43
9am

Projected from this ER’s typical pattern and the current wait.

Best Times to Visit

Shortest wait Fridays 2pm avg ~48m
Longest wait Wednesdays 2am avg ~2h 25m

Nearby Alternatives

Alberta Children's Hospital

Calgary · 26 km away

1h 40m

Foothills Medical Centre

Calgary · 27 km away

5h 18m

Richmond Road Diagnostic & Treatment Centre

Calgary · 30 km away

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Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre

Calgary · 32 km away

2h 46m

Rockyview General Hospital

Calgary · 34 km away

2h 42m

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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.

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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.

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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.

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