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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.
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
Is Hardisty Health Centre emergency department open 24 hours?
Yes, Hardisty Health Centre provides 24-hour emergency services every day of the year, including weekends and holidays.
Does Hardisty Health Centre have X-ray and lab services?
Yes, the facility offers General Radiography (X-Ray) and Laboratory Services to support emergency and acute care patients.
What mental health services are available at Hardisty Health Centre?
Hardisty Health Centre offers Addiction and Mental Health Counselling, Adult Addiction and Mental Health Assertive Outreach, and Child, Youth, and Family Mental Health Therapy services.
Can Hardisty Health Centre treat serious trauma or stroke cases?
As a rural health centre, Hardisty is equipped to stabilize and assess urgent conditions; however, patients requiring advanced trauma care, stroke intervention, or complex specialty treatment are typically transferred to a larger regional hospital. Always call 911 for life-threatening emergencies.
Is Hardisty Health Centre wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the facility is wheelchair accessible and offers on-site parking to accommodate patients with mobility needs.
Are interpreter services available at the Hardisty Health Centre ER?
Yes, interpreter and translation services are available at Hardisty Health Centre's Emergency Department. Notify staff upon arrival if you require language assistance.