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Crowsnest Pass Health Centre is a full-service rural hospital located in Blairmore, Alberta, serving the Crowsnest Pass municipality and surrounding communities with a 24/7 emergency department, 16 active treatment beds, and 2 monitored ICU beds. The ED is staffed by physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and respiratory therapists who can assess, treat, stabilize, and arrange transfers to higher-level care facilities such as Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge when needed. This facility is best suited for urgent and emergency medical needs, with on-site laboratory, diagnostic imaging, surgical services, and hemodialysis available to support patient care.
Services & Specialties
24/7 Emergency Department, Triage using Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS), Intensive Care (2 Monitored ICU Beds), General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Visiting Internal Medicine, Laboratory Services, General Radiography (X-Ray) — 7 days/week, 8:00am–4:15pm, Hemodialysis (Alberta Kidney Care South), Labour, Delivery & Maternal Child Services, Obstetrical Services, Palliative Care, Continuing Care (56 Nursing Home Beds), Occupational Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Nutrition Counselling (Adult & Pediatric), Adult Outpatient & Community Physiotherapy, Alberta Healthy Living Program (South Zone), Therapeutic Recreation, Interpreter/Translation Services, Patient Stabilization & Transfer Coordination.
For life-threatening emergencies such as chest pain, stroke symptoms, or severe breathing difficulty, call 911 immediately rather than driving to the ER.
Crowsnest Pass Health Centre serves a rural community — patients with complex needs such as cardiac intervention, advanced trauma, or high-risk obstetrics may be stabilized here and transferred to Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge.
General Radiography (X-Ray) is available seven days a week from 8:00am to 4:15pm; imaging outside these hours may have limited availability, so plan accordingly for non-emergency imaging needs.
The ER uses the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) — the sickest patients are seen first regardless of arrival order, so non-urgent visits may involve a longer wait.
Call 403-562-5011 ahead of your visit if you have questions about available services, parking accessibility, or amenities such as cafeteria or Wi-Fi, as on-site details are best confirmed directly with the facility.
What to Bring
Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's licence, passport)
Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) card
List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
Provincial health information (referral letters or relevant test results if available)
Personal health history including previous surgeries or chronic conditions
Emergency contact name and phone number
Phone charger or portable battery for extended waits
Comfortable clothing and a light jacket, as ER waiting areas can be cool
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the emergency department at Crowsnest Pass Health Centre open 24 hours?
Yes, the emergency department at Crowsnest Pass Health Centre in Blairmore, AB operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
What level of care is available at Crowsnest Pass Health Centre's ER?
The ER can assess and treat a wide range of urgent and emergency conditions. It has 2 monitored ICU beds and can stabilize critically ill or injured patients. If a higher level of care is required — such as advanced cardiac care or complex trauma — patients are stabilized and transferred to a larger regional facility like Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge.
Does Crowsnest Pass Health Centre offer surgical services?
Yes. The facility provides both general and orthopaedic surgery, as well as visiting internal medicine services. These are available in addition to emergency care.
Is hemodialysis available at Crowsnest Pass Health Centre?
Yes. Hemodialysis is available at the facility through Alberta Kidney Care South. The Crowsnest Pass Health Foundation helped fund the original equipment and furnishings for this unit, bringing dialysis services to the local community.
How are patients prioritized when they arrive at the Crowsnest Pass ER?
All patients are assessed using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS), a standardized national triage system. Patients with the most serious or life-threatening conditions are seen first. If your concern is not urgent, you may experience a longer wait while higher-acuity patients are treated.
Are interpreter or translation services available at Crowsnest Pass Health Centre?
Yes. Interpreter and translation services are available at the facility to support patients who do not speak English as their first language.