Hardisty Health Centre

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. In general, rural emergency departments tend to be less congested on weekday mornings. If your condition is not life-threatening, calling Health Link 811 first can help you choose the best time and care option.

Busier times: No historical wait data is available. Like most emergency departments, Hardisty Health Centre may be busier on evenings, weekends, and holidays. If your need is non-urgent, consider visiting during regular weekday daytime hours when possible.

About Hardisty Health Centre

Hardisty Health Centre is a rural acute and continuing care facility operated by Alberta Health Services, serving Hardisty and the surrounding communities of east-central Alberta with 24-hour emergency services. The emergency department is staffed by physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and respiratory therapists, with patients assessed using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS). As a small rural health centre, it is well-suited for urgent and acute care needs including lab work, X-ray, and cardiac monitoring, while patients requiring advanced specialty or trauma care may be transferred to a larger regional facility.

Services & Specialties

24-Hour Emergency Services, General Radiography (X-Ray), Laboratory Services, Cardiac Monitoring, Acute Care, Continuing Care, Addiction and Mental Health – Addiction Counselling, Adult Addiction and Mental Health – Assertive Outreach, Child, Youth, and Family Mental Health Therapy, Nutrition Counselling (Adults and Pediatric), Occupational Therapy – Outpatient/Community, Physiotherapy – Outpatient/Community, Interpreter/Translation Services, Patient Food Services.

Amenities

• Cafeteria / Patient Food Services on site
• Wheelchair accessible entrance and facilities
• On-site customer parking
• Restrooms on site
• Interpreter/translation services available

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Tips Before You Go

• Call 911 immediately for life-threatening emergencies such as chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe breathing difficulty, or major trauma — do not drive yourself.
• For non-urgent health questions, call Health Link 811 before heading to the ER; a registered nurse can advise whether an ER visit is necessary.
• If you require an interpreter, interpreter and translation services are available at Hardisty Health Centre — inform staff upon arrival.
• As a rural facility, some advanced specialty services may not be available on-site; be prepared for the possibility of transfer to a larger regional hospital for complex conditions.
• Arrive with a complete list of your current medications, allergies, and any relevant medical history to help speed up your triage assessment.

What to Bring

• Valid Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) card
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications including dosages
• List of known allergies
• Any relevant medical records or test results
• Health benefits or insurance information
• Personal comfort items (phone charger, water bottle, snacks for a wait)
• A support person or contact information for a family member or friend

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.