Fort Macleod Health Centre

Fort Macleod, AB

PREDICTED Moderate confidence
Up to 4h 18m
Most likely 1h 38m
Typically 1h 7m – 2h 19m at this hospital

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Chinook Regional Hospital
2h 25m wait · updated 4 min ago
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Your pharmacist can assess and prescribe for 30+ common conditions including UTIs, cold sores, pink eye, allergies, shingles, contraception. No appointment needed.

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  • Diaper rash
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744 26 St S, Fort Macleod, AB (403) 553-5311 Hospital website

About Fort Macleod Health Centre

Fort Macleod Health Centre operates a 24/7 emergency department serving Fort Macleod and the surrounding rural communities of southern Alberta within Alberta Health Services' South Zone. The facility offers a broad range of acute and community-based care for a small-town health centre, including on-site hemodialysis, mental health services, laboratory, and diagnostic imaging. Patients requiring highly specialized trauma, cardiac, or pediatric care may be transferred to a larger regional centre, but Fort Macleod Health Centre handles a wide scope of urgent and emergency needs locally.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, General Radiography (X-Ray), Laboratory Services, Hemodialysis – Alberta Kidney Care – South, Home Care Services, Adult Outpatient & Community Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy – Adult Community & Outpatients, Addiction and Mental Health – Community Mental Health Services, Addiction and Mental Health – Community Addiction Services, Addiction and Mental Health – Child, Youth and Families, Nutrition Counselling (Adult and Pediatric), Immunization Services (Adult, Infant/Preschool, School), Postpartum Services, Prenatal Education, Alberta Healthy Living Program – South Zone, Audiology and Children's Allied Health Services, Preschool Oral Health Services, Better Beginnings Program, Interpreter/Translation Services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Fort Macleod Health Centre emergency department open 24 hours?
Yes, the emergency department at Fort Macleod Health Centre is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Does Fort Macleod Health Centre offer hemodialysis services?
Yes, Fort Macleod Health Centre offers on-site hemodialysis through Alberta Kidney Care – South, which is notable for a community of this size and reduces the need for patients to travel to larger urban centres for dialysis treatments.
Can I bring a family member with me to the emergency department?
Yes, patients are permitted to bring a family member or significant other to accompany them during consultations in the emergency department at Fort Macleod Health Centre.
Are interpreter services available at Fort Macleod Health Centre ER?
Yes, interpreter and translation services are available for non-English speakers. Let the triage staff know upon arrival that you require language assistance.
What health authority operates Fort Macleod Health Centre?
Fort Macleod Health Centre is operated by Alberta Health Services (AHS) and falls within the South Zone. It is also known locally as Fort Macleod Hospital and is associated with the Fort Macleod and District Health Foundation.
What should I do if I need care beyond what Fort Macleod Health Centre can provide?
For highly specialized services such as trauma care, cardiac intervention, or pediatric emergencies, patients may be transferred to a larger regional facility in the South Zone. The emergency team will coordinate any necessary transfers. You can also call Health Link 811 for guidance on where to seek appropriate care.

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