Didsbury, AB · Open 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
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Didsbury District Health Services operates a 24-hour emergency department at 1210 20 Avenue in Didsbury, Alberta, serving patients across south-central Alberta and the surrounding Calgary-Edmonton corridor communities. The facility is a full-service rural hospital with 16 acute care beds, offering emergency assessment and treatment, stabilization for transfer to higher-level care when needed, and a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services. It is well-suited for adults and children with urgent medical needs who require timely emergency care without traveling to a larger urban centre like Calgary.
On-site parking is available at Didsbury District Health Services. Accessible parking is available at this wheelchair-accessible facility. For specific parking details including lot locations and any associated costs, contact the hospital at 403-335-9393.
No public transit routes directly serve Didsbury District Health Services. The hospital is located in Didsbury, AB, approximately one hour north of Calgary along Highway 2A near the Queen Elizabeth II Highway. Most patients arrive by personal vehicle. Contact the Town of Didsbury at 403-335-2030 for information about any available local transportation options.
No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. As a general guideline, mid-morning on weekdays (Tuesday through Thursday) tends to be quieter at rural Alberta emergency departments. If your situation is not life-threatening, visiting during these periods may result in shorter waits.
Emergency departments across Alberta — including Didsbury — are typically busiest on Monday mornings, Friday evenings, and weekend afternoons. Evening hours after family physician offices close also tend to see higher volumes. Call ahead at 403-335-2534 if you are uncertain whether your condition requires emergency care.
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.