Hanna Health Centre

Hanna, AB · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

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Open 24/7

This emergency department is open around the clock.

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🏥 24/7 Emergency
📍 Hanna

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About Hanna Health Centre

Hanna Health Centre, located at 904 Centre St N in Hanna, Alberta, has served East Central Alberta's rural communities since 1922, operating a 24/7 emergency department staffed by registered nurses and on-call physicians. The ER uses the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) to prioritize patients and provides assessment, treatment, stabilization, and transfer coordination to higher-level facilities when needed. This facility is well suited for residents of Hanna and surrounding rural areas seeking emergency care, acute medical treatment, and access to diagnostic and outpatient services under one roof.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department with registered nurse and on-call physician 18-bed Acute Care ward Obstetric services for low-risk mothers and babies Minor surgical procedures Palliative care Intravenous (IV) medication administration Physiotherapy Respiratory therapy Occupational therapy Immunization services Oral health services Mental health and addiction counselling Adult addiction and mental health assertive outreach Child, youth, and family mental health therapy Children's rehabilitation services Cardiac monitoring and ambulatory cardiac monitoring (24/48-hour Holter Monitors) General X-ray and radiography (Diagnostic Imaging) ECG services On-site laboratory services and phlebotomy collection Outpatient Clinic for scheduled IV treatments and non-urgent care 61-bed Continuing Care facility (Long Term Care and Assisted Living) Interpreter and translation services

Amenities

Parking & Transit

Hanna Health Centre is a small rural facility with on-site surface parking expected to be available directly at the hospital. Wheelchair-accessible entry is confirmed. For specific parking details or accessibility needs, contact the facility at 403-854-3331.

Hanna is a rural town with no fixed-route public transit service. Visitors and patients should arrange private transportation. Emergency response in the surrounding area is supported by EHS EMS, the Dryland Emergency Medical Services Association (D.E.M.S.A.), and the Hanna Fire Department's Fire Medical Responders.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait time data is currently available for Hanna Health Centre. As a rural 24/7 ER, mid-morning on weekdays is generally a quieter period at facilities of this size. Always call 911 or go directly to the ER for life-threatening emergencies regardless of the time.

🔴 Busier times

Without historical wait data, specific peak times cannot be confirmed. Rural emergency departments often see increased activity on weekday evenings and weekends when family physician offices are closed. If your concern is non-urgent, consider booking through the Outpatient Clinic or contacting Health Link 811 for guidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Hanna Health Centre have a 24/7 emergency department?
Yes, the emergency department at Hanna Health Centre is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is staffed at all times by a registered nurse and an on-call physician.
What level of care can the Hanna Health Centre ER provide?
The ER provides assessment, treatment, and stabilization for a wide range of medical conditions. For cases requiring advanced trauma care, cardiac intervention, or specialized surgery, patients are stabilized on-site and then transferred to a larger regional facility. Most registered nurses hold certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Trauma Nursing Core Courses (TNCC), and Neonatal Resuscitation.
Does Hanna Health Centre offer obstetric or maternity services?
Yes, Hanna Health Centre provides obstetric services for low-risk mothers and babies through its Acute Care ward. Patients with high-risk pregnancies may be referred to a higher-level facility.
Is there an on-site pharmacy and lab at Hanna Health Centre?
Yes, both an on-site pharmacy and laboratory are available at Hanna Health Centre. The lab offers analysis for a broad range of tests as well as phlebotomy collection for send-out tests, and the pharmacy allows patients to fill prescriptions without leaving the facility.
Can I access mental health services at Hanna Health Centre?
Yes, Hanna Health Centre offers a range of mental health and addiction services including addiction counselling, adult community mental health services, assertive outreach, and child, youth, and family mental health therapy.
How long has Hanna Health Centre been serving the community?
Hanna Health Centre, also known as Hanna Hospital, has been serving the health needs of Hanna and East Central Alberta since 1922. It also functions as a training site for post-secondary students in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy, lab, and diagnostic imaging from institutions across Alberta.

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 using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

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