Consort Hospital

5402 52 Ave, Consort, AB (403) 577-3555

Currently closed

No estimated reopen time

Emergency department closed since August 2022 due to staffing shortages. During weekday daytime hours, nursing staff assess and redirect patients to surrounding emergency departments (e.g. Coronation). Call 911 for emergencies.

Normally: on a recurring schedule

Source: Alberta Health Services·updated just now

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About Consort Hospital

Consort Hospital and Care Centre, located at 5402 52 Ave in Consort, Alberta, is a rural facility operated by Alberta Health Services that combines acute care, emergency services, and long-term continuing care under one roof. The emergency department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, serving patients of all ages across east-central Alberta with triage conducted using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS). As a small rural ED, it is best suited for urgent and emergent care needs; patients requiring complex trauma intervention, specialized cardiac procedures, stroke care, or pediatric specialty services may be stabilized and transferred to a larger regional centre.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Triage using Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS), Cardiac Monitoring Services, Laboratory Services, General Radiography (X-Ray), Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy Services, Physiotherapy (Outpatient/Community), Occupational Therapy (Outpatient/Community), Speech Language Pathology (Outpatient/Community), Addiction and Mental Health – Addiction Counselling, Nutrition Counselling (Adults and Pediatric), Continuing Care Home (Type A), Consort Medical Clinic (on-site outpatient clinic), Interpreter/Translation Services (inquire at registration).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Consort Hospital emergency department open 24 hours a day?
Yes. The emergency department at Consort Hospital and Care Centre in Consort, Alberta is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays.
What types of care can the Consort Hospital ER provide?
The Consort Hospital ER provides assessment and treatment for urgent and emergent medical conditions, including cardiac monitoring, laboratory testing, X-ray imaging, and respiratory therapy. Staff work across a broad scope of practice to serve patients from infancy through old age. Patients requiring complex specialized care may be stabilized and transferred to a larger regional facility.
Does Consort Hospital have a medical clinic in addition to the ER?
Yes. The Consort Medical Clinic is located within the Consort Hospital and Care Centre and provides outpatient medical services. This clinic may be an appropriate alternative for non-emergency health concerns during clinic operating hours.
How does Consort Hospital decide who gets seen first in the ER?
Like all Alberta Health Services emergency departments, Consort Hospital uses the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) to assess and prioritize patients based on the urgency of their condition. The most critically ill or injured patients are always seen first, so non-urgent cases may experience a wait.
What should I do if I need emergency care but have a language barrier at Consort Hospital?
Interpreter and translation services are available at Consort Hospital and Care Centre. If you require language assistance, please inform staff at registration upon arrival so appropriate support can be arranged.
Is there a pharmacy at Consort Hospital?
Yes. Pharmacy services are available on-site at Consort Hospital and Care Centre, providing convenient access to medications following your ED visit or clinical appointment. For specific pharmacy hours, contact the hospital at 403-577-3555.

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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.

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