Fox Creek Health Care Centre

About Fox Creek Health Care Centre

Fox Creek Health Care Centre is a rural acute care facility located at 600 Third St in Fox Creek, Alberta, operated by Alberta Health Services under the North Zone. The 24/7 emergency department provides assessment, treatment, and stabilization for patients across the Fox Creek region, with transfer protocols in place for cases requiring a higher level of care — most often at the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton. As a full-service community health centre, it is best suited for emergency stabilization, basic diagnostics, and primary care, with on-site X-ray, laboratory, and pharmacy services supporting the ED.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Triage using Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS), General Radiography (X-Ray), Laboratory Services, Cardiac Diagnostics and Monitoring, Pediatric Care, Home Care, Diabetes Management, Addiction and Mental Health Services (Adult, Youth, Older Adult), Palliative Care, Public Health Immunization (Adult, Infant/Preschool, School), Prenatal Classes, Breastfeeding Clinic, Postpartum Support, Sexual Health Services, Early Childhood Intervention Program, Car Seat Safety Program, Alberta Aids to Daily Living Program, Equipment Loan Program, Health Information and Records Management, Inpatient Pharmacy Services, STARS Air Ambulance Access via Fox Creek Airport.

Amenities

• Cafeteria open 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, seven days a week
• Vending machines available on-site
• Inpatient pharmacy (prescription required; not a public retail pharmacy)
• Wheelchair-accessible entrance
• Catering services available at select times

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Tips Before You Go

• Fox Creek Health Care Centre is best for emergency stabilization and basic diagnostics — patients with complex conditions should anticipate transfer to Edmonton's University of Alberta Hospital.
• STARS Air Ambulance can be dispatched for serious emergencies via the Fox Creek airport, so do not hesitate to call 911 for life-threatening situations.
• Visiting hours are 10:00 am to 8:00 pm daily — plan family visits within this window to avoid disruption to patient care.
• The on-site pharmacy dispenses medications to inpatients only; arrange community prescriptions before admission if possible.
• If your condition is non-urgent, be prepared to wait — the emergency department prioritizes patients by severity using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS), meaning the sickest patients are seen first.
• Some visiting specialists periodically service the Fox Creek community — ask your care team if your condition may be addressed locally before assuming a trip to Edmonton is necessary.

What to Bring

• Valid Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) card
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Any relevant medical history documents or previous test results
• Personal health devices (e.g., CPAP, hearing aids, glasses)
• Emergency contact information
• Payment method for any applicable prescriptions or fees
• Comfortable clothing and snacks for potential wait times

Frequently Asked Questions

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.