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The Grimshaw/Berwyn and District Community Health Centre is a rural community health centre located at 5621 50th Avenue in Grimshaw, Alberta, serving the town of Grimshaw, the village of Berwyn, and the surrounding farming communities of the Peace Country region. The facility operates a 24/7 emergency department supported by a Virtual Emergency Physician program, on-site laboratory, X-ray, and pharmacy services, making it a comprehensive first point of care for residents across northwestern Alberta. For critical cases requiring higher-level intervention, the centre is equipped to coordinate medevac air transport to larger facilities such as the Peace River Community Health Centre or Edmonton's Stollery Children's Hospital.
On-site parking is available at the health centre. Wheelchair-accessible entry is confirmed. For specific parking details including accessible stall locations, contact the facility directly at 780-332-6500.
Grimshaw is a small rural town with no public transit service. Patients are advised to arrange personal transportation. The facility can be reached at 780-332-6500 for guidance on transportation assistance options.
As a rural community health centre, the Grimshaw ER typically experiences lower volumes than urban facilities. Mid-morning on weekdays tends to be a quieter period at most rural ERs. For non-urgent concerns, visiting during daytime hours ensures the broadest range of support services and staff are available.
Like most emergency departments, the Grimshaw/Berwyn Community Health Centre may see higher activity on evenings, weekends, and holidays. If your condition is not life-threatening, arriving in the late morning or early afternoon on a weekday may mean shorter waits.
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.